Halifax winger Gareth Potts will go into Sunday’s big home derby clash against Featherstone Rovers will his confidence sky-high after being named the Kingstone Press Championship Player of the Week.

The in-form Potts played a key role during Halifax’s hard-fought 20-17 victory at North Wales Crusaders,

The former Batley player was prominent in both attack and defence as Halifax moved up to second in the table ahead of this weekend’s crunch clash against third-placed Featherstone.

And the award was one which delighted Fax chief Karl Harrison.

“Gareth had an outstanding game on the right wing,” said Harrison.

“He saved three tries for us with his defence, including one that he had no right to, and also kept the ball in play by taking a penalty on the full.

“Then he came up with the match-winning try with just four minutes left to cap an excellent performance.”