​The experienced 32-year-old Samoan international is getting stuck into pre-season with his new club now after finishing his spell at Wakefield Trinity in the best possible way by winning the Super League final at Old Trafford.

And he admits it will be a different experience now lining up for Trinity’s local rivals.

On the switch across the city, Lino told Tigers social media: "I’ve had some funny comments from some people which is pretty cool, but it’s been good.

"I’m looking forward to coming here and plying my trade. I want to earn the respect of the fans and the players as well.”

After a long season with Wakefield in 2026 that went all the way to the Grand Final Lino has enjoyed some down time and is ready to go again.

He said: "My off season has been really enjoyable. I took the family away for a bit and I’m just slowly getting back into things now.

"I’m feeling pretty good and I was very grateful to finish the season without any injuries.

"So I am getting my head down now and putting some work in.”

Lino is teaming up again with his former Trinity teammate Liam Hood and knows some of the Cas players, but admits there will are new boys to meet and familiarise himself with, including the new head coach Paul Rowley who he has not previously worked with.

"I don’t know too much (about Rowley), but speaking with some of the boys he seems like a really good person.

"From the outside looking in he is an attack-based coach and I’m looking forward to working with him in that perspective and looking forward to working with him and his coaching staff.”

Lino will be a key player for the Tigers, who have struggled in the half-back areas in recent years and they will be calling on all his vast experience to help them get about the pitch next season.

He has made 165 first grade appearances, including 131 over here with Wakefield.

Born in Samoa, Lino began his professional career in the NRL with the New Zealand Warriors before making the move to Newcastle Knights, gaining valuable experience at the highest level of the game.

He has also represented Samoa on the international stage, earning three Test caps, and as well as his all-round game he will be an asset to Castleford as a reliable goalkicker with 268 goals to his name in his career plus six drop-goals.