Storm's Marika Koroibete confirms Melbourne Rebels switchGRAHAM DENHOLM/GETTY IMAGES Storm winger Marika Koroibete will play for the Melbourne Rebels next Super Rugby season. Melbourne winger Marika Koroibete's departure from the NRL club to join Super Rugby team Melbourne Rebels has been confirmed. Storm coach Craig Bellamy said last week he was resigned to losing Koroibete to rugby union, with his club unable to match the Rebels' offer to the 23-year-old. The Storm confirmed on Thursday the Fijian flyer told his team-mates he'd signed a two-year deal to switch codes. READ MORE:* Cheika signs on until 2019 World Cup* Beale surgery successful but long recovery road ahead​* ​Waratahs coach fears Beale won't get a proper send-off- AAP

Source: Stuff May 18, 2016 17:56 UTC