The bold gamble and ‘typical old-school Wayne’ move delivered a generational star

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 24, 2026

If not for a bold gamble to venture into the unknown and away from rugby league’s most dominant juggernaut, Katoa’s meteoric ascent may never have eventuated.

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