In another blow to the embattled Tigers, the Dolphins have emerged as the new favourites to sign brilliant young Manly brothers Latu and Samuela Fainu.The pair, currently at Manly, are regarded among the hottest young properties in rugby league.They were expected to follow highly-regarded recruitment manager Scott Fulton, who recently left the Sea Eagles for the Tigers.But in the wake of the Tigers' dismal showings in recent weeks, the pair are now leaning towards the Dolphins, according to a source close to the brothers.They have met with Wayne Bennett, and the Dolphins coach and rugby league guru made a big impression on the pair.Latu is a halfback and the Tigers believe he could be the long-term successor to Luke Brooks, who will move to Manly in 2024.He signed rugby league's all-time biggest contract by a teenager three years ago at the age of 16.Back-rower Samuela has already played a handful of top grade games for Manly in the back row this season and looks a likely prospect.The pair's older brother, Manase, was a classy hooker with the Sea Eagles before being jailed for stabbing a man in 2019.
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