Blake Austin’s contract extension at Leeds Rhinos has been hailed by team-mate Cameron Smith, who believes the Aussie can rekindle his old partnership with Aidan Sezer. Austin arrived at Headingley from Warrington Wolves during the winter and put pen to paper a one-year contract, which has now been extended to cover the 2023 campaign.
The move reunited him with former Canberra Raiders team-mate Sezer, who joined the Rhinos from Huddersfield Giants. The Australian duo enjoyed a successful period in the halves during the time together at the Raiders and Smith believes they can reprise that partnership in the blue and amber of Rohan Smith’s side.
Austin showed his quality during last Friday’s stunning 40-4 demolition of Warrington and Sezer is back in light training after almost two months out with a groin injury.
