Tom Nisbet and Aaron Smith: Leigh Leopards sign St Helens duo

Aaron Smith scored 10 tries in 32 appearances for Leigh last season

Leigh Leopards have signed St Helens duo Tom Nisbet and Aaron Smith on one-year deals.

Both players helped the club win promotion back to Super League last season while on loan from Saints.

Winger Nisbet, 23, scored five tries in eight appearances with hooker Smith, 26, playing 32 times and scoring 10 tries.

The two additions take Leigh, who rebranded as Leopards on Thursday, to 12 off-season signings.

Meanwhile, forward John Asiata, 29, and prop Tom Amone, 25, have signed two-year contract extensions with prop Ben Nakubuwai, 26, and forward Kai O'Donnell, 23, both signing on for an additional year.