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It’s official, ‘Back Fence Spence’ has a new home.

As rumoured for much of the 2026 NRL season, Sydney Roosters forward Spencer Leniu will be a Parramatta Eel from 2027, inking a four-year contract reported to be worth in excess of $850,000 a season.

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Used primarily off the bench in 2026 — including last Sunday’s NRL Grand Final win over the Knights with a contribution Trent Robinson described as ‘momentum changing’ — the 26-year-old was granted permission to explore his options in search of greater opportunities and leaves the Tricolours with one year remaining on his Roosters deal.

Parramatta Eels General Manager of Football Mark O’Neill said securing a player of Leniu’s calibre was a major boost for the club’s future.

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“We’re thrilled to have Spencer join the Parramatta Eels and become part of what we’re building,” O’Neill said in an official club statement.

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“He’s one of the elite middle forwards in the game and has consistently performed on the biggest stages throughout his career.

“We know he’ll make a tremendous contribution both on and off the field, and we can’t wait to see him in Blue and Gold.”

Leniu is currently in camp with Samoa ahead of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup and will join the Eels squad under head coach Jason Ryles for pre-season training later this year.

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