A 17 stone, 6’4” prop, with great legs speed and very mobile.
He has the ability and has played second row (and loose forward if I remember rightly).
He is also a very strong tackler.
Lam says he plays long minutes and is ready to drop straight into the team.
2 years at Salford in SL (2018-19), a few games in NRL, and a big part of the very successful 2017 Fiji World Cup team. Currently playing very well for North Devils in Queensland Wizard Cup (A Grade rugby and affiliated with Brisbane Broncos). His coach there was Ronan Smith until the last couple of days.
I am predicting he will quickly become a fan favourite and punch all kinds of holes in defensive lines. He also adds even more steal to our defence.
Just what the doctor ordered.
Well done to everyone at the club and welcome Ben

Ben(The Bench Warmer) Nakubwai)
I assume Derek B Will be trying to claim BN as a Tax loss on his accounts.
I remember him having a few decent games at Salford, Against Widnes and at Halifax in the Super 8s , That's all. Good Luck with him.

You are welcome to your opinion (which is 3 years out to date and when he was still developing as a forward). He was a regular in your team for 2 seasons back then. Watson selected him week after week for a reason.
He was an integral part of the Queensland Cup Winning team last year and will rip up in the Championship.
Most importantly, he is a player who improves our squad and team and in a position we really need.
Thanks for the well wishes

As posted passim, don't watch Oz RL and don't watch Salford (unless Leyth are playing them) so don't know him but you, Vanners, seem happy and that's good enough for Bongser.

Ps: Anne Twerp can't spell Ben's name correctly so he probably didn't watch him too often.

Exactly what we needed a big no-nonsense prop forward. Just need another big forward and a classy half back. We'll done Leigh! I have to say I was impressed with Lewis Bienek on Sunday for London. In very one sided game he certainly made his presence felt putting in some very strong tackles and dragging 3 of our players on his back when he almost scored. I was also impressed with Ben Reynolds for a change. An excellent solo try and a brilliant pass and a good kick through for 2 of Inu's tries. We are coming together nicely and I have every confidence come promotion time.

Is the signing the result of Maybe Warrington picking up one of either Asiata or Amone ??

I hope not but I thought front row wasnt an issue really once Chris Green comes back.

15 games only !
Multiple player stat sites state 41 games played. 8 starts and the rest off the bench, like many quality props do, depending on their style as an impact player.
But back to the point.
He is a great signing for us and improves our already strong team.

I think this has likely been in the making longer than Warringtons interest in them, but either way, due to the need to have a strong and fit front row/interchange come the business end, I think this is a needed and quality addition. He also has the step and speed to play anywhere in the pack.

Against London, Leigh played half the game with no Prop forwards. The modern game requires 6 Props, 2 on the field, 2 subs, 1 injured and 1 suspended. Leigh are way short of that number, with 2 on the pitch and 2 injured.
Hence everybody on the forum suggesting we needed a prop forward and a half back. We have got a prop, so waiting for a half back. Size, shape and speed suggest that Ben will fit into "our DNA" as Lammy puts it.

“The modern game requires 6 Props, 2 on the field, 2 subs, 1 injured and 1 suspended.”

I like it,
And true

No.

Green, Amone, Sidlow, Ioane, Asiata and Ben give us the 6 - if only we had them for the HKR we would be getting ready for a CC semi.

Maurice, I wouldn't count Asiata as a prop. I know that he is is capable of playing in a number of positions in the pack, and at half back, but to say that he is a prop is perhaps overstating things.

O'Donnell has been filling in there but that doesn't make him a prop either.

I think that we have to be honest and say that we have five proper props at the moment, not 6.

I'd be happier if we did have another prop on the books but perhaps half back is the position that the club are going to address next. I certainly hope so.