Isaah Yeo negotiates contract extension with Penrith Panthers

Penrith Panthers co-captain Isaah Yeo is nearing a new contract with the club as he enters the final stages of his current deal. The 31-year-old lock has spent his entire 12-year career at Penrith and is currently engaged in positive discussions to remain with the team. Yeo is currently recovering from a pectoral injury sustained during a Round 23 match against the New Zealand Warriors. While he has been named to the extended bench for the upcoming Round 27 fixture against the Wests Tigers, the club plans to manage his return carefully for the finals series. Beyond his club duties, Yeo has expressed his availability for the Australian Kangaroos squad for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup if his recovery remains on track. He avoided surgery to ensure he could contribute to Penrith's end-of-season campaign.

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