Asotasi 2012-13 Contract Extension
31st July 2009
South Sydney Rabbitohs captain Roy Asotasi has extended his contract with the Club until the end of 2013. Asotasi has signed for an extra two years on top of his original five-year deal signed back in 2006. The Rabbitohs have extended the agreement with their captain despite interest from Clubs in the UK Super League who were trying to lure Asotasi overseas. Asotasi has been one of the Rabbitohs most consistent performers over the past three seasons, playing 66 matches in the red and green since the start of 2007, only missing one match in those three years. He also celebrated his 150th NRL match last Monday in the victory over the Sydney Roosters. During his time at the Rabbitohs so far, Asotasi has captained the side to its first finals series in 18 years in 2007, captained his country of New Zealand, and maintained his standing as one of the game’s premier front-row forwards. “Roy Asotasi has been one of the driving forces of our side over the past three years and we’re delighted to have him commit to the Club until the end of 2013,” Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson said today. “Roy is one of the best, if not the number one, prop forward in the game. “He carries us forward each and every week and is one of the leaders of not only the team, but the Club as well. “The other players look up to him, they follow his example, and he is very important to the future success of South Sydney.” Asotasi says he is very happy to have secured his future for the next four seasons. “I’m really happy to have my contract sorted out and I’m glad that I will be playing for the Rabbitohs for at least the next four seasons,” Asotasi said. “This is a great Club and I’m honoured to be a part of it and to captain the side. “We have a great team here, the Club continues to improve and become more professional, and the future is only getting brighter for the South Sydney Rabbitohs.” Rabbitohs Head Coach Jason Taylor says he is looking forward to working with Asotasi for an extended period. “Roy is the captain of the team and our strongest leader,” Taylor said. “I enjoy working with him every day and I’m pleased that we can continue to build this team and this Club around players like him. “Stability in your Club is very important, and a person like Roy gives us that, both on and off the field. “It’s great to know he will be with us for the next four years.”