Warriors looking at Eel's Inu
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THE New Zealand Warriors reportedly want to sign up Parramatta's Krisnan Inu as the Kiwi club continues their search for an outside back for next season.
The New Zealand Herald newspaper reported that the return of Timana Tahu to the Eels from rugby union meant that Parramatta has a wealth of talent at the back and out wide.
"The suspicion is that could create difficulties under the salary cap, with the need to foot wages for the likes of Jarryd Hayne, Eric Grothe jnr, Joel Reddy and Luke Burt," the report said. "If that happens and Inu, who was injured late last season and missed most of Parramatta's thrilling run to the playoffs, becomes available, the Warriors would be interested."
Inu is off contract at the end of next season. He is seen as an excellent recruit, not only for his ability but also his Kiwis connections which could bring extra fans to games.
Warriors chief executive Wayne Scurrah said: "He's the type of player we're looking for and we're aware he's off contract at the end of 2010. In terms of a time frame, we've made some inquiries - it doesn't look like there are any opportunities this year but we're still interested if circumstances change."
The Warriors had shown previous interest in goalkicking wing and fullback Burt who has since re-signed with the 2009 grand finalists. Even though the club is believed to have salary cap cash to play with, Scurrah has stressed the need for quality rather than just making up the numbers.
