St Helens have announced the signing of North Queensland full-back Lachlan Coote as a replacement for Ben Barba.
The 28-year-old Coote will arrive in England later this year in what is effectively a straight swap deal for Barba, who will cut short his stay in Super League at the end of the season to join the Queensland club on a 12-month deal.
Coote, who was not offered a new deal by the Cowboys, has signed a three-year contract with the Super League leaders and becomes their third NRL capture for 2019 following the signing of Fiji captain Kevin Naiqama from Wests Tigers and Cronulla forward Joseph Paulo.
Friday's announcement ends months of speculation linking the Scotland international with a move to Super League.
Saints coach Justin Holbrook said: "I'm really excited to have such a quality player coming to our club. He is an exciting player with a good kicking game and vision. He will suit our club perfectly."
