New Brumbies recruit Solomone Kata

Ex-NRL player Solomone Kata making instant impression at Brumbies

The 25-year-old centre joined the ACT club in the off-season after six years in the NRL and he is already surprising teammates and coaches with his smooth transition back to rugby.

Kata played rugby all through his childhood but switched to league when he was offered a contract with the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL.

He played 93 games for the Kiwi outfit before signing with the Melbourne Storm through to 2020.

Late last year, though, Kata opted to return to his childhood code and instead of taking up a second-year option with the Storm, he joined the Brumbies.