Parramatta have confirmed the signing of North Queensland discard Manase Manuokafoa until the end of the 2011 NRL season.

Manuokafoa has linked immediately with the Eels after he was released by the Cowboys last week.

The 25-year-old former South Sydney forward trained with his new club on Monday and Parramatta CEO Paul Osborne said he would bolster the side's depth.

"We're pleased Manase has decided to join the Eels. He'll give us another option in the forwards," Osborne said.

"He's a Tongan international and is already an experienced first-grader so he will be a welcome addition as we start the run home to the finals."

Manuokafoa joined former Test prop Antonio Kaufusi in being cut loose by the struggling Cowboys.

Kaufusi has joined Newcastle until the end of 2012.

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