Wakefield Trinity Wildcats' former Leeds Rhinos second row forward Ali Lauitiiti has signed a 12-month contract extension that will keep him at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium until the end of 2014.

The 33-year-old former New Zealand international joined the Wildcats on a two-year deal from the Rhinos a year ago and has made 21 appearances so far in his first season.

"It was an easy decision," Lauitiiti said. "I've really enjoyed it with the boys so I'm going to have an extra year and hopefully I can play a bit better next year."