English rugby league club Leigh have released Papua New Guinea international hooker Kurt Baptiste, just one match into his 12-month contract for personal and family reasons.
Kumuls hooker Kurt Baptiste. Photo: NRL Photos
Baptiste, who was signed from the Canberra Raiders after his World Cup campaign with PNG, has not played for the Centurions since being injured on his debut during their Championship match with Batley in February.
He is now set to return to the NRL after agreeing terms with the Sydney Roosters, who also found a home for another homesick player, Frank-Paul Nuuausala, after he was released by Wigan a month into the season.
Leigh head of rugby, Keiron Cunningham said sometimes things just don't work out with players from overseas.
"It's a big difference across the other side of the world and is sometimes a lonely place for players' families trying to settle," Cunningham said.
- AAP
