Warriors to bring back Ligi Sao

Ligi Sao (AAP file)

The Warriors will welcome back Manly Sea Eagles prop Ligi Sao next season after releasing him three years ago.

The 22-year-old, who came through the Warriors youth system, has signed a two-year deal starting in 2016.

This year has been a breakthrough season for Sao who's made 15 appearances for the Sea Eagles having spent much of his rugby league career playing in the NSW Cup for Manly.

The Auckland-born Sao joins a number of Kiwis who will turn out for the Warriors next season including Issac Luke and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, and boosts the club's front row with the departures of Suaia Matagi and Sam Rapira.

Sao was named to play his new club on Saturday but is facing a two-week suspension over a grade one dangerous throw against the Cowboys.

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