Leeds Rhinos have entered the race to sign Gold Coast Titans enforcer Sam Lisone. The 28-year-old has been made available to Super League clubs despite being under contract at the Titans next year, and Wakefield Trinity were among the clubs who had held talks with the player.
However, Rugby League Live has learned that the Rhinos are now increasingly keen on Lisone and have held talks with the player about a sensational switch to Super League. Bodene Thompson's departure at the end of the 2022 season has left the club with one available spot on their overseas quota for 2023.
It had been suspected Leeds might use that spot on Leigh Leopards centre Nene MacDonald, but the newly-promoted Super League club included him on their published squad list for next season at their rebrand event on Wednesday. Lisone is reportedly open to a switch to Super League too, having fallen down the pecking order at Gold Coast.
