.PenrithPanthers star Spencer Leniu has opened up about his decision to leave the club and sign with the SydneyRoosters, a team he described as “the pinnacle of the NRL”. NRL 7NEWS
Leniu told his teammates last week he was leaving the reigning premiers at the end of the season, with his departure meaning he will become the 11th player from Penrith’s last two 18-man winning grand final squads to leave the club.Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free onThe big front-rower said the hardest part about leaving the Panthers was informing coach Ivan Cleary of his decision, a man he has idolised for some time.
The 22-year-old admitted the chance to progress his career was a big factor in his decision to sign for the Roosters.AAP Image The Roosters have been a dominant force in the NRL for a number of years and Leniu said the chance to play under coach Trent Robinson was also a considering factor. At Penrith, Leniu is used off the bench with devastating impact, with international front-rowers James Fisher-Harris and Moses Leota starting ahead of him in the pecking order.
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