Chooks sign long-term deals with their forward pairing.
Naufahu Whyte and Nat Butcher won’t be leaving.
In a move to prevent Nat Butcher and Naufahu Whyte from entering the open market after November 1, the Sydney Roosters have signed both players to long-term contracts.
The two are expected to remain with the tri-colors for the ensuing three years, according to the Daily Telegraph.
Butcher has established a solid reputation for himself within the Roosters team with 126 games played and a Prime Minister’s XIII cap.
While Whyte’s 2023 efforts have impressed the club enough to earn him an extension and a call-up to the Kiwis team, Butcher has established himself as a mainstay in the Roosters setup.
The forward, who was born in Auckland, had nine appearances for the Chooks this season, averaging 90 running meters each game.
After signing a two-year top 30 contract, winger Junior Pauga joined Whyte as another young player whose efforts have been recognized.
After a brief stay with the Wests Tigers, the 27-year-old joined the Roosters on a train and trial deal at the beginning of 2023.
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