Hull FC football manager Motu Tony says he is doing all he can to get the club's two new overseas signings into the country as quickly as possible.
Although it is only three weeks since Hull announced the signing of Fetuli Talanoa and 14 days since the capture of half-back Jordan Rankin was confirmed, Tony is already embroiled in a sea of paperwork.
Classed as a Tongan on the salary cap, Kiwi-born Talanoa's two-year deal had to be sanctioned by the RFL, with England star Sam Burgess helping Hull by providing a reference, having played together at South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Whilst Tony is keen to obtain the necessary visa and work permits required to get Talanoa and Aussie star Rankin, 21, into the country quickly, his task has been made harder because of technical issues.
"We have encountered a few problems because there have been issues with the UK Border Agency website not being fully operational," he told the Mail.
"But it's the same for every other Super League club too, so we're all in the same boat.
"Hopefully, that won't hold up the process too long.
"But we are working as hard as we can to get both lads here as soon as possible."
