WAKEFIELD TRINITY have signed Mason Teague as a replacement for departing hooker Tyson Smoothy. Smoothy moved to England as an NRL champion with Brisbane Broncos, where Teague trained last pre-season after playing eight times in the NRL for the neighbouring Dolphins, mostly as a loose-forward. His lack of first-grade experience hasn’t stopped Wakefield’s director of rugby, Ste Mills, from waxing lyrical about their latest capture. “From talking to Mason and his partner, we know we’ve made the correct decision and I can’t wait to see him over here in 2027.” Wakefield coach Daryl Powell added: “We believe we have found the perfect fit for our team and the way we play.