HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS star Jacob Gagai has returned home to Australia on compassionate leave following an illness in his family.
Gagai was named in the Giants’ 21-man squad to take on Leigh Leopards last week, but he did not feature in Luke Robinson’s 17-man team.
“Jacob Gagai is at home in Australia. He’s very close to his family,” Robinson said following Huddersfield’s 28-24 loss to Leigh.
“He was on the phone inconsolable. We are a very family-first club.”
The 29-year-old has so far scored four tries in twelve appearances after joining the Giants ahead of this season.