Paul Anderson believes Ryan Brierley’s pace is exactly what the Huddersfield Giants require.

The 24-year-old scrum half has been confirmed as a Huddersfield player after signing a four-and-a-half-year Super League contract.

And Anderson is excited about the prospect of working with a player who had become the hottest property in Super League following his departure from Leigh Centurions.

“Ryan has great pace which will bring an extra dimension to our squad,” said Anderson.

“He is a natural tryscorer, which is a great asset to have, and his challenge immediately will be to get up to the week in, week out fitness and intensity required at Super league level. “He fits the Giants policy of buying young hungry English players and our task as coaches here is to fit him into our systems so we can best use his talents.”

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Brierley has admitted the chance to work with Anderson is something that excites him, although he’s revealed there’s more to it than just from a pure rugby perspective.

“The last few weeks and not knowing what the future may hold for me and my young family has been a stressful time,” said Brierley.

“But the duty of care Huddersfield have shown was a big thing for me, and how they appreciated my family was a big factor for me was probably the swinging factor in coming to the Giants.

“I have been close to Paul and (managing director) Richard Thewlis and I met (chairman) Ken Davy on Monday, and every person I have met so far has welcomed me with open arms, which is amazing,

“I think you need to be treated well as a person before you are treated well as a player, and I feel like coming here is the right step in my career.”