Both Walters and Reynolds were subdued when speaking on Thursday about the South Sydney halfback's three-year-deal to join the Broncos next year.

Walters stressed the importance of Friday's clash with Manly while Reynolds was "rolling with the punches" as he prepares to leave his club of 10 years because they were unwilling to offer him the long-term deal he desired.

Reynolds will be 31 when he begins at Red Hill, the Broncos beating Cronulla to the man they wanted to pilot the revival of last year's wooden spooners.

"It's very exciting for the club; we've been chasing a player, well the club hasn't had a playmaker of his class and ability for some time, since Ben Hunt left here (in 2017)," Walters said.

"He brings a lot of experience, composure in big situations, his goal kicking, general kicking, passing game, just a typical, great halfback.

"We've had a good look at his mind and his body; he's in good shape, looks after himself and there's no problems there whatsoever."

Reynolds' future had been a point of contention for three months since the premiership-winning halfback revealed his frustration at the Rabbitohs refusing to offer him more than a one-year deal.

His arrival is key to Walters' squad rebuild after the departures from Red Hill in recent times of highly touted products Sam Walker (Sydney Roosters), David Fifita (Gold Coast) and Reece Walsh (Warriors), and the impending exits of Xavier Coates (Melbourne) and Tom Dearden (North Queensland) at the end of this season.

It follows the retention of strike centre Kotoni Staggs, who could be tried in the halves with the new recruit next season.

Reynolds says he's prepared for the pressure that will come with wearing the Brisbane No.7.

"In Sydney we're under the same pressure with South Sydney; a big club with loyal supporters and the media is all over us," he said.

"So there's lots of similarities and pressure is a good thing, you can use it to motivate you and get better.

"It's a big club, one-team town, powerhouse back in the day and there's potential there to get back to where it used to be.

"It's a challenge, I love challenges, I'm a competitive person and love winning and I'll do everything possible to play consistent football."

Australian Associated Press