Leigh Centurions have signed Australian forward Lachlan Burr on a one-year contract following the liquidation of Bradford Bulls.
The 24-year-old, who has had spells with NRL sides Canterbury Bulldogs and Gold Coast Titans, joins with immediate effect and has the option of a further two years at the end of the season.
Burr moved to Bradford in October last year to link up again with Rohan Smith, who was his assistant coach at the Titans, but the Bulls' liquidation left him without a club.
"It is a difficult situation for Lachlan having made the journey across only to have experienced the difficulties encountered at the Bulls," said Leigh owner Derek Beaumont.
"He has a lot of respect for Rohan, which is why he joined Bradford, so once that relationship had no future there he became available to interested parties.
"He is a big, athletic guy who is highly regarded by those players in our club that know him well, which is always comforting when making a new signing."
Beaumont added: "We made no secret that we felt we needed one more forward to add to the squad and Lachlan adds energy and efficiency. He has a proven track record of sustaining long minutes which is what Jukesy was looking for.
"It is a difficult time for Bradford and I am genuinely pleased they have a future, but as other clubs have done we had to seize the opportunity that was presented to us."
Centurions head coach Neil Jukes said it was "a long, tough process" to secure Burr's signature and expects him to make a big contribution during the club's first season back in Super League.
"His work ethic is exemplary and with his no nonsense approach I'm quite confident he will become a fans' favourite in no time," said Jukes.
"I've made no secret we were in the market for one more player to bolster our pack but it was always about holding our nerve until the right player came along.
"I'm now delighted that Lachlan is that last piece of the jigsaw we sought in that department."