Castleford Tigers confirm signing of World Cup forward
![New Tigers signing Nixon Putt in action for Papua New Guinea against Cook Islands at last year's World Cup. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmUwZjcyNGRmLTU1YWMtNDIzNC1iM2YwLWI3ZGIyODg4MmYzNjowY2ZlNzljYy0wNmRmLTQyODgtYmVlNC0zMTg5ZDJiZTg4MTc=.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
![New Tigers signing Nixon Putt in action for Papua New Guinea against Cook Islands at last year's World Cup. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com.](/img/placeholder.png)
Second-rower Nixon Putt will join Tigers in pre-season from Queensland Cup side Central Queensland Capras.
The 27-year-old featured for Papua New Guinea at last year’s World Cup, scoring two tries during a man of the match performance in a win over Wales.
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Hide Ad“I’m really excited because it's like my dream come true,” Putt - who was born in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea and has also played for Norths Devils in the Queensland Cup - said.
![New Tigers signing Nixon Putt on the ball for Papua New Guinea against Tonga at last yerar's World Cup. Picture by Allan McKenzie/www.photosport.nz/SWpix.com.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjFiMzQ4NWU4LTkyYjQtNDQ1Ny05NTBiLWE4NjRmNDRlYjhkYjoyNTdjODk2NS0yYzcwLTRkYjYtYmM4MC0zMDMyZmMxYTk2YmE=.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65)
![New Tigers signing Nixon Putt on the ball for Papua New Guinea against Tonga at last yerar's World Cup. Picture by Allan McKenzie/www.photosport.nz/SWpix.com.](/img/placeholder.png)
“I’m looking forward to facing a new challenge and meeting new people. It’s going to be good to go and see a different side of the world.
“It’s good for my partner and my baby to come over too, it’ll be a big family move and we can’t wait.”
Of what role he’ll play for Castleford, Putt revealed: “I think second-row is the best position I’ve played in for the past five years.
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Hide Ad“Sometimes in the game, if the centre gets injured, I can be pushed to centre, but I prefer second-row.
“I just go and do my job as a second-row, be the best teammate and the best on the field for myself, the fans and everyone.”