The Australian is now into his second season with the club and has become a firm fans’ favourite since his move to the UK.

Austin hit the ground running as soon as he switched to Super League and says he’s loving his life in England.

“The sport in Australia has got a much higher profile but I actually like the lower profile in this country – I get to spend a lot of time with my kids and get to be just another guy walking down the street.

“We’ve got a fanbase that we’d love to grow a bit more but they’re very passionate and we get healthy numbers to our games. We’ve got a brilliant live product and I’m a big believer in the Super League and the future of the sport in this country. That’s why as players we’re doing all we can to keep pushing the game forward.

“I knew when I made the decision I had to jump fully into it otherwise I’d be a thousand miles from my family back home and things could get very dark and miserable. It’s lived up to everything I thought it was.

“I’ve got a wonderful partner who was very open to coming over and continuing our lives here. I’m at a wonderful club in Warrington and it’s probably exceeding my expectations if anything.”

Austin determined to reach Challenge Cup Final