Kodi: I’m here to help out

SOUTH Sydney’s newest recruit Kodi Nikorima wants to help young half Lachlan Ilias.

Nikorima has watched the Rabbitohs playmaker closely and likes what he sees.

Nikorima hasn’t arrived at Redfern, having made a surprise mid-season switch from the Warriors, looking to rock the boat.

He wants to lend a helping hand and ease the load on Ilias and halves partner Cody Walker.

“I have been watching him (Ilias) pretty closely and he has definitely shown signs,” Nikorima said.

“He is pretty sound defensively. The attack will come once he gets more and more reps playing.

“I am happy to help him out wherever I can.”

Nikorima was signed by Souths with money they originally had reserved for Anthony Milford.

When the Milford deal went pear-shaped, the Rabbitohs had a gap to fill.

Nikorima was off contract at the end of the season and had made it clear to the Warriors that he had no plans to return to New Zealand.

Coincidentally, his first outing for the Rabbitohs will be against the Warriors in Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday.