Bill Tupou joins Wakefield Wildcats from Canberra Raiders

Bill Tupou has joined Wakefield Trinity Wildcats from Canberra Raiders for the remainder of the Super League season.

Tupou, 25, who can play at centre or on the wing, has played at international level for New Zealand and Tonga, in addition to spells with NRL sides New Zealand Warriors and the Raiders.

He joins utility Lee Smith as a new arrival at Wakefield, while forward Matt Ryan has left the club.

"I am extremely excited about the opportunity," Tupou said.

"I want to help the club remain in Super League and will give my everything to try to make that happen."