Castleford Tigers land Lebanon international to continue 2024 recruitment drive

Castleford Tigers have secured their second signing of the day after landing Lebanon international Elie El-Zakhem on a two-year deal.
By James O'Brien
Published 29th Sep 2023, 18:00 BST
Updated 29th Sep 2023, 18:00 BST

The 25-year-old joins the Tigers fresh from reaching the NSW Cup Grand Final with North Sydney Bears, the feeder club for Sydney Roosters.

El-Zakhem was an ever-present for Lebanon in the second row at last year's World Cup.

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He will link up with Papua New Guinea international Nixon Putt at Wheldon Road next year.

Elie El-Zakhem during last year's World Cup. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)Elie El-Zakhem during last year's World Cup. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Elie El-Zakhem during last year's World Cup. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

“I’m pretty keen to get over to the UK," said El-Zakhem.

"When I got the offer, I was pretty excited and tried getting it done straight away. It’ll be pretty good to showcase my talent in the Super League.”

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