At just 15, Tamihana Ratima is preparing to cross the ditch to pursue his NRL dream.
Tamihana, a pupil at Pātea Area School, has signed with the Gold Coast Titans until the end of 2024.
Tamihana's National Rugby League agent says as well as signing with the Gold Coast Titans, he has received a scholarship with Marsden State High School's rugby league academy, and will join the 2022 Souths Logan Magpies Cyril Connell Cup squad.
"He can be very proud of his achievements."
Dixon says Tamihana was first recognised two years ago.