Ava Seumanufagai has departed the Cronulla Sharks in favour of the Leeds Rhinos, which can allow the Sharks to recall James Segeyaro back into their top 30 squad.
Seumanufagai has been announced as a new Leeds signing with immediate effect, although the Sharks are yet to officially announce the move.
It opens the door for Segeyaro to join Cronulla in the NRL, after he recently signed a $1 contract for their feeder club Newtown, in a bid to remain a chance to join the Sharks if they lost a player.
The Sharks have been operating at $353,000 under the cap this season, which was the reason why Segeyaro has had to wait on the wings for an open position.
Seumanufagai leaves the NRL after 118 games for the Tigers and Sharks.