Catalans Dragons are pleased to announce the signing of Justin Horo on a two-year contract from the start of the 2016 season.

On signing with the Dragons, Justin Horo said: “I am pleased to have my future settled and look forward to joining the Catalans Dragons. I would like to thank those clubs who showed interested in me but after speaking to Laurent the coach and ex team mates currently at the Dragons I felt extremely comfortable in joining the club.”

Horo, 28, started his career at Parramatta in 2010 and received the Eels’ rookie of the year award in his first season. After 52 NRL appearances, he decided to join Manly at the start of the 2013 season.

The New-Zealand born back rower made 115 NRL appearances and scored 22 tries.

In 2010, Horo played for the New Zealand Maori side against England.

Catalans Dragons Head coach Laurent Frayssinous said: "The signing of Justin once again shows the ambitions of our club. He will bring his offensive and defensive qualities to the team and his profile corresponds to our philosophy. He is an aggressive player in defence, and his power and his skills allow him to break the line and also to play in spaces."

Justin Horo

Date of Birth: 7 September, 1986
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 105 kg
Position: Back row
Rep. Honours: 1 Test NZ (2010)
Previous Clubs: Parramatta Eels, Manly Sea Eagles
NRL Debut: Eels v Wests Tigers, Sydney Football Stadium, 26/3/10
NRL Stats: Parramatta Eels (2010-12) : 52 appearances, 7 tries | Manly Sea Eagles (2013-15) : 63 appearances, 15 tries
 

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