Patrick Ah Van signs for Widnes

[josie andrews]

WIDNES have signed Samoan international Patrick Ah Van on a two-year deal as their recruitment drive for Super League 2012 continues.
Ah Van joined Bradford Bulls at the start of the current season and the 23-year-old also has extensive NRL experience, having made more than 50 appearances for New Zealand Warriors between 2006-10.
Equally at home at full-back, wing or centre and blessed with an impressive goal-kicking ability, the versatile former Junior Kiwis captain will be a valuable addition to the Vikings squad upon their return to the top flight.
Head coach Denis Betts said: “Pat will add a tremendous amount of power and size to our back line and we’re delighted to have secured his signature. He’s a proven try scorer at both NRL and Super League level and at 23, he’s a young player whose best years are most definitely in front of him.
“Another of his qualities is his burning ambition to succeed in the game, a desire which mirrors that of our own at the Vikings.”


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