The younger brother of Gold Coast Titans outside back Jojo Fifita has agreed to a new contract with the Titans as they look to keep him at the club on a long-term basis.
A 16-year-old front-rower, Viliami Fifita, has been slowly progressing through the Gold Coast Titans ranks and is a member of the Future Titans program. Now, he has secured a four-year deal to keep him at the club until the end of the 2029 season.
Not to be confused with Viliami Fifita from the St George Illawarra Dragons, the young gun is one of many players who have impressed at schoolboy level and recently faced the Melbourne Storm in a development clash alongside the likes of Fynn Laffranchi, Jahzayis (JZ) Perenara-Livapulu and Jordan Hotere.
"Viliami is a great young player who has a bright future in the game and we're proud he'll continue his journey with us here at the Titans," pathways manager Paul Stephenson said.
"He has a high work ethic and is determined to continue growing as a player which we are eager to support – much like his older brother Jojo who is an integral part of our NRL program currently.
"His progression through our Future Titans pathways is a testament to that program and its development, with Viliami following in the footsteps of several other homegrown talents who have just transitioned to our NRL squad in a train-and-trial and/or full-time capacity."
It is understood that club officials are hoping he can stay at the club well beyond then as part of the next generation of players.
Interestingly enough, this news coincides with reports that his older brother Jojo Fifita is on the verge of re-signing with the Titans on a three-year contract that will keep him on the Gold Coast until the end of 2028.
Able to play either on the wing or in the centres, the 21-year-old registered 19 matches this season - his most since making his debut in 2022 - and produced several highlights, which included scoring ten tries.
Forming a formidable partnership with Keano Kini and Alofiana Khan-Pereira in the backline at the Titans, he will only get better over time and is yet to reach his full potential.
