NRL Sharks grant Fifita personal leave

Cronulla forward David Fifita has been granted personal leave to address family issues with brother Latu in the United Kingdom.

Former Cronulla prop David Fifita has extended his contract with English club Wakefield. (AAP)

Cronulla have granted forward David Fifita two weeks' personal leave to address family issues in the United Kingdom.

Fifita, whose twin brother Andrew is currently in camp with the NSW State of Origin team, has already left Australia with brother Latu.

David Fifita, who spent ten days in hospital earlier this year with an infection, has made just two appearances in the NRL this season.