FORMER Leeds Rhinos forward Sam Backo is out of his induced coma.
As well as being a tough competitor for the likes of Canberra and Brisbane, Backo was also a key part of the Queensland and Australia representative sides and starred for Leeds in 1988 and 1989.
In 1988, the uncompromising forward set the record of being the first Australian foAlready a subscriber? Log in here
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