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Parramatta back-rower Isaiah Papali'i remains enthusiastic about his impending move to the Wests Tigers despite the club's tumultuous season on and off the field.

One of the reigning Dally M Second Rowers of the Year, Papali'i signed a three-year contract with the Tigers before the season began and will join the side in 2023.

He'll arrive at a club hoping to atone for another disappointing season and attempting to do so with a new head coach, who is still to be named.

Papali'i says he is under no illusions about what lies ahead.

"It's a massive challenge. There's no hiding that," he said.

"But to be able to be a part of something, starting from the ground up, is something that I'll be proud of."

The Tigers will hope the arrivals of Papali'i and dual premiership-winning hooker Api Koroisau can help to instil a winning culture at the club, which has not played finals football since 2011.

"I've got to soak in as much as I can while I'm here," Papali'i said.

"Parra is a good club and they have a lot to offer so I want to make sure that I'm not just learning on the field but also off it, so I can take that elsewhere when I do jump in that Tigers system.

"I want to make sure that I look after myself first and then hopefully have people around me (at the Tigers) who will jump on the same boat."

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Well that’s refreshing to hear, both he and Api have nothing but positive vibes about coming to the WestsTigers next year.


   
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These two are players that compete on every play, something we currently lack.


   
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Posted by: @eastiemagpie

These two are players that compete on every play, something we currently lack.

So true.

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