Cornwall RLFC sign Fijian from Army

Cornwall RLFC continue to add to their side ahead of the League 1 campaign with the signing of Josh Tora.

Tora was born in Fiji and raised in the Southern Hemisphere. He moved in 2008 and joined the Royal Navy after settling in England.

The utility-back has represented the Royal Navy rugby league side in matches against fellow armed forces sides.

He is yet another success story from the open trials Cornwall RLFC hosted earlier this year.

Tora grateful for Cornwall RLFC opportunity

He said: “I think this is a great opportunity – almost once in a lifetime.

“For young boys growing up, this is a dream come true and to have a rugby league team in Cornwall is also a great opportunity for all the other boys who have signed.

“This chance to play was one not to be missed and it was there for taking. I’m glad that I made the decision to sign for Cornwall. Fijian boys are known as aggressive players on the pitch and friendly players of it.

“Hopefully when the season starts, when I don the jersey, I can represent Cornwall and my Fijian background.”

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Head coach on latest recruit

Head coach Neil Kelly added: “Josh will be an absolute pleasure to coach. I have no doubt about that.

“He will great to have around the club and for the culture that we are trying to in still to the rest of the boys.

“Josh is a positive and upbeat person and we are hoping that his personality is almost magnetic throughout the group.

“He runs good lines and can play anywhere in the side almost. As a Fijian, his heritage is important because I have always felt that every squad needs that South Pacific flavour.

“We’ve got that in our squad now with Josh and we can’t wait to see him in action when the season begins.”

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