The Brisbane Broncos have today confirmed the signing of exciting young British forward Andre Savelio.

The 22-year-old Warrington player will join the Broncos on a two-year contract at the end of this English Super League season.

Savelio actually played against the Broncos in the World Club Series earlier this year, scoring a try in Warringtonโ€™s upset victory.

Broncosโ€™ chief executive Paul White said he would be a welcome addition to the Broncos.

โ€œAndre is a strong young forward and we have seen first-hand what he can do on the field in England,โ€ said White.

โ€œHe is an exciting young prospect that will add depth to our forward stocks.

โ€œWe welcome Andre into the Broncosโ€™ family and look forward to him joining the club at the conclusion of his commitments this season.โ€

A former England under-16s and under-18s player, Savelio has played 63 matches for famed English clubs St Helens, Castleford and Warrington in the English Super League and other competitions since debuting as a 19-year-old.

He will now follow in the footsteps of current English forwards Sam Burgess and James Graham, who have forged a path in the NRL.

Savelio said he was equipped to make the transition to the NRL.

โ€œI have spoken to Brisbane a few times and I just thought now was the time as I feel more than ready to do it,โ€ he said.

โ€œA lot of English forwards have done well in the NRL, so it was always something I had thought about.

โ€œAnd I always thought the Broncos would be the team I wanted to go to if I did do it.

โ€œNow I am just excited to get down there.โ€

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