MASSIVE LIFT AS MATA'UTIA OPTS TO STAY A SAINT

SIONE MATA’UTIA has given St Helens a massive boost by declaring he will stay with the Super League champions.

- DAVE CRAVEN

There had been talk that the in-demand former Australia international could return to the NRL at the end of the season when his contract is up.

There has been plenty of interest in the hard-hitting back-row who has become a big fans’ favourite at Saints since joining from Newcastle Knights three years ago.

However, asked about his playing future in 2024, he said: “Hopefully I’ll put pen to paper this week with the Saints.”