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Gordon Whippy [Source: Supplied]
Young Fiji Bati prop Gordon Whippy has been signed by Sydney-based club, Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League.
The 21-year-old forward made his Test debut at the recent Pacific Championships in Papua New Guinea.
Whippy is expected to start on a development contract but could move up to NRL level, given his impressive performance for the Fiji Bati.
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He has also represented Fiji in both swimming and athletics, before switching to rugby league.
Whippy played his junior grade with the Raiders and Souths, before having a breakout season with the Ipswich Jets in the Queensland Cup, which caught the eyes of new Wests Tigers coach, Benji Marshall.
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