Glasgow Warriors sign Siua Halanukonuka

Glasgow Warriors have signed Tongan international prop Siua Halanukonuka, subject to visa and medical.

He will join on a two-year contract in October, following the conclusion of his Mitre 10 Cup commitments with the Tasman Makos.

Tipping the scales at 120kg, Halanukonuka has been a regular fixture in the Highlanders squad during the Super Rugby season.

Having made his debut for the Dunedin-based side against the Hurricanes in 2016, the prop has since gone on to make 26 appearances in Super Rugby.

This season he helped the Highlanders reach the quarter-finals, with the side eventually losing to the Crusaders in a game which the Tongan came on as a second-half replacement.


He made his debut for Tonga in 2014, appearing off the bench in a 23-9 win over Georgia. He has since gone on to win six caps for his country.

Halanukonuka will be looking to leave New Zealand on a high as he seeks to help Tasman repeat their run to the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup Final, whilst adding to his 38 appearances for the Makos.

The prop also has experience of European rugby, having made 10 appearances for French side Narbonne as a medical joker in the 2014/15 season.