Double blow for Wakefield Trinity as Tom Johnstone exit is confirmed and Bill Tupou retires

By Peter Smith
Published 5th Jul 2022, 19:50 BST
Updated 7th Jul 2022, 12:04 BST
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Wakefield Trinity winger Tom Johnstone's long-rumoured move to Catalans Dragons has been confirmed.

And another former Super League Dream Team star, centre Bill Tupou, has announced his retirement after a long struggle with injury.

Johnstone, who played junior rugby for Leeds club Stanningley, will join Catalans next season on a two-year deal.

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Dragons coach Steve McNamara said: “We are very happy to add Tom to our squad for next season.

Tom Johnstone scores for Trinity. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.Tom Johnstone scores for Trinity. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.
Tom Johnstone scores for Trinity. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

“He has blistering speed, power and try-scoring ability, while having a desire to continue to develop all parts of his game.

"He will bring depth and competition to our wing spots in 2023.”

The 26-year-old made his Trinity debut in 2015 and has scored 87 tries in 116 appearances.

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