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PNG Chiefs Target NRL Superstars Savea & Young
24 Aug
Summary
- All Blacks captain Ardie Savea is a potential 2028 NRL recruit.
- Hudson Young may leave a $3.3 million Raiders offer for PNG.
- AJ Brimson has begun talks with the cashed-up Chiefs club.
New Zealand's Ardie Savea, the 2023 World Rugby Player of the Year, is a surprise target for the PNG Chiefs ahead of their 2028 NRL entry. Savea, who will be 34 at the time, could join the expansion team after his current contract with New Zealand Rugby concludes.
Canberra Raiders forward Hudson Young is also firmly on the Chiefs' radar. He is reportedly considering rejecting a club-record $3.3 million offer from the Raiders to explore negotiations with the cashed-up PNG franchise in September.
Adding to the potential star power, Gold Coast Titans fullback AJ Brimson has commenced discussions with the Chiefs. While contracted until 2030, he is reportedly seeking more game time and could join a strong PNG backline.
The Chiefs are building an ambitious roster for their 2028 debut, attracting attention from several high-profile players across rugby codes.
