Fiji-born Penrith Panthers centre Waqa Blake has signed a new four-year contract extension with the club that will see him remain a Panther until at least the end of the 2023 season.

The 23-year-old has established himself as a permanent first grader in recent seasons and has emerged as one of the club’s most exciting young stars.

Blake, who was born in Fiji and raised in Western Australia, has played 78 first grade games.

Panthers Executive General Manager Phil Gould says he was proud of Blake’s development.