Super League star reportedly set to be released

This weekend the homes of Leeds Rhinos and Warrington Wolves play host to Wigan Warriors and Hull KR and Leigh Leopards and St Helens in two huge semi-finals in the Challenge Cup.

The action concludes on Sunday at Headingley as Wigan chase a return to the final after lifting the Challenge Cup a year ago.

Hull KR meanwhile are looking to right the wrongs of 2015. But today we see second and fourth meet at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Leigh are chasing Derek Beaumont’s dream and St Helens are chasing more silverware in their dynasty.

In a blow for Saints however they have lost both James Roby and Mark Percival.

This will put the pressure on Joey Lussick but a story has been developing with the Sydney Morning Herald reporting that St Helens hooker Joey Lussick is being targeted by former club the Parramatta Eels.

The Eels want to bring in the hooker immediately to ease their injury woes.

This comes as former Hull KR hooker Josh Hodgson deals with an injury of his own having made the move from Canberra Raiders last year having missed his last year through injury.

Saints have targeted Warrington’s Daryl Clark for 2024 as his replacement but would also have to work to replace Lussick.

That has now been achieved according to the Daily Telegraph allowing Parramatta to pull the trigger on their move for Lussick.

The Daily Telegraph has also reported that he has begun negotiations with the Eels for an immediate move which will also include a contract for the 2024 season as well.

They have now confirmed that he is set to be released from his St Helens contract after this weekend.

St Helens have agreed to this release because they are set to replace Lussick with the signing of Moses Mbye.

The St George Illawarra Dragons star has been shopped around clubs for a long time.

Lussick is hoping for the perfect exit but it would be heartbreaking to see him guide the Saints to Wembley only to leave before the final.

However, it would pave the way for the perfect farewell for James Roby.