Leeds Rhinos' Australian winger Scott Donald, who is averaging more than a try a game so far this year, has agreed a 12-month contract extension with the Super League champions.

The 27-year-old former Manly flier has scored 53 tries, including some crucial ones, and has featured in every minute of every game since joining Leeds in 2006.

He scored a long-range try in the Rhinos' 33-6 win over St Helens in last October's Grand Final and grabbed the winning try in last month's Carnegie World Club Challenge triumph over Melbourne Storm.

Coach Brian McClennan said: "Scotty is the best finisher in Super League. In big games, he knows how to get over the tryline but his awareness in defence is first class and he has an excellent kick return.

"In our opinion, he is the number one winger in Super League and off the field is a first-class guy too."

Townsville-born Donald, who also scored 48 tries in 68 appearances for Manly, is second behind Warington winger Chris Hicks in the Super League tryscoring chart with nine.

"I am extremely happy to have agreed a new deal for next season," he said. "Myself and my family are really happy in Leeds and we are looking forward to the future.

"The club is going in the right direction and I want to be part of it. It is nice to have the support of the fans and that is what makes this such a great club to play for."

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