LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Teammates have swiftly shut down rumors about Brian To'o's potential departure from Penrith, with Jarome Luai finding it all rather amusing that he was somehow linked to the speculation.
In a quintessentially Aussie response, Penrith's five-eighth Luai expressed his desire for To'o to remain with the Panthers, dispelling any notion that he had anything to do with To'o's rumored desire for an early contract release.
Club bigwigs sat down with To'o to clarify the situation, leading the winger to take to Instagram to confirm his commitment to the team.
With three years still remaining on his contract, the New South Wales and Samoa representative is a crucial player for Penrith, renowned for his ability to power through tough situations.
It came as a shock to many when reports surfaced suggesting that To'o wanted out, not due to monetary issues, but because his mates were either leaving or had already left the club.
Nathan Cleary, Penrith's star halfback, brushed off the rumors as mere banter, attributing To'o's supposed desires to his penchant for practical jokes.
Amidst all the hullabaloo, To'o himself set the record straight on social media, reassuring fans that he is staying put with the Panthers.