Isaac Luke commits to Souths

New Zealand hooker Isaac Luke has signed a contract extension at South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Luke, 26, made his first-grade debut for the Rabbitohs back in 2007, and will become a 10-year-plus player, having extended his deal until the end of 2017.

He has scored 354 points in 153 NRL matches, as well as earning 29 caps for the Kiwis, including winning the 2008 World Cup.

Souths coach Michael Maguire said: “Issac is one of the key players at our Club and I’ve seen him become a leader amongst men during my time with the Rabbitohs. 

“His work rate on the field is matched only by the effort he puts into his game and preparation off the field. 

“He’s a family man, who has taken this Club to heart and you can see that every time he performs for the team. 

“He’s one of those players that everyone wants to play with, and loves playing with, and that’s the kind of player we want at this Club. 

“Issac is one of the premium hookers in the game and I couldn’t be happier that he has, again, committed long term to the Rabbitohs family.”

Luke added: “I absolutely love this Club, I love playing with the boys, and I love representing the Members each week.

“I look at the premiership teams on the walls and I want to be up there on that wall with them, and everyone here at the Rabbitohs is working towards the one goal. 

“I’m glad I have this part of my future sorted out and I can’t wait to get the all clear to get back out on the field and play my part in another special season with the Rabbitohs.”