Devils continue rebuild with Levy

SALFORD have made French prop-forward Levy Nzoungou their latest signing as they continue preparations for 2018.

The young prop spent last season on loan at Toulouse Olympique – where he was part of the Championship Shield winning side – and has also had a spell in the youth system at NRL champions Melbourne Storm.

Nzoungou initially came through the academy ranks at St Helens and was part of the under-19s side that won the Academy Grand Final against local rivals Wigan Warriors. “Levy is a big, young, athletic middle who impressed when playing for Toulouse,” said Red Devils head coach Ian Watson.

“I watched Levy play at Toulouse once he came back from Melbourne and the impact he made coming off the bench in the Championship showed he’d developed and learned from his experiences in Australia and St Helens, which we hope to continue here at Salford.

“His strength and leg speed made him a standout performer and his attitude in defence is a clear reflection on his time with Melbourne.”

As well as mid-season arrivals Manu Vatuvei and Tyrone McCarthy, Salford have added Newcastle Thunder centre Derrell Olpherts and Rochdale Hornets forward Gavin Bennion to their squad for next season.

“Levy is an exciting new capture who I know coach Watson has had his eye on for a while now,” said CEO Ian Blease.

“Levy is another addition from our new signings that the club are currently finalising along with coach Watson.

“We are strengthening the current squad, as promised, with talented and hungry individuals that will assist our club to build on last season’s Super League position and push towards another successful year.”