New Zealand Test forward Adam Blair has joined the Brisbane Broncos on a three-year deal after securing a release from NRL rivals Wests Tigers.

Blair, who starred in the Kiwis’ Four Nations final triumph over Australia on Saturday night, will help fill a big void in the Broncos’ pack next season.

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With Wayne Bennett’s return as coach, Brisbane have cleaned out a number of front-rowers with Ben Hannant, David Hala and Martin Kennedy all joining rival NRL clubs.

Blair, 28, has played 192 NRL games plus 30 Tests for the Kiwis in a career that started at Melbourne in 2006.

“Adam is a highly experienced player,” said Broncos chief executive Paul White.

“He has enormous experience at both NRL and representative level, and will bring toughness and leadership to the Broncos’ squad.”