Sam Lisone could yet be joined in blue and amber by his wife. The prop has signed a two-year deal with Leeds Rhinos in a move that makes him the club's eighth signing ahead of 2023.
While his arrival is a boost to Rohan's Smith side, the deal could yet benefit Lois Forsell's women's team too. Lisone's partner is Georgia Hale, the Kiwi Ferns vice-captain. Hale, who is currently in the UK for the World Cup. The Rhinos are on the lookout for a halfback with Courtney Wingfield-Hill taking a break and Hale could be that person.
In an update, Lisone confirmed talks were in place for his partner to join him, with a decision to be made in the coming weeks. “Georgia is over in the next few weeks for the World Cup and I know she is going to come to Headingley to have a look around," he said. "I’ll leave her future up to her but it is great to know that the Rhinos are serious about their men's and women's teams, as that is important to us.”
