Off-contract South Sydney forward Keaon Koloamatangi is set to turn a successful Ashes tour , in which he played in all three of the Kangaroos’ Test victories over England, into a hefty pay rise.

Koloamatangi touched down at Sydney airport late on Monday night and confirmed he was set to meet his manager on Tuesday to discuss his options beyond next season.

The 27-year-old is a Souths junior, and featured with Cameron Murray in the Mascot Jets team which won 10 straight South Sydney District premierships .

But with the arrival of back-rower David Fifita at Redfern for the next two seasons – and with Latrell Mitchell, Jai Arrow, Jack Wighton and Campbell Graham all off contract at the end of 2027 and essentially free agents this time next year – Souths will struggle to meet the $850,

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