Overview

• Da Silva signed a contract with Parramatta through 2029 after Wests Tigers granted him an early release ahead of the 5 pm AEST deadline.
• Wests Tigers extended veteran Api Koroisau’s deal, cementing his role and limiting opportunities for the 20-year-old hooker.
• Parramatta have struggled at hooker since Reed Mahoney’s 2023 exit and view Da Silva as a key piece in stabilising their spine.
• Da Silva is eligible for selection in Round 19 and could debut for the Eels in their upcoming rivalry clash with Penrith.
• The move highlights how NRL clubs use mid-season deadlines and salary-cap strategies to realign rosters and offer emerging players bigger roles.