Huddersfield Giants’ two big overseas signings could be training with their new teammates as early as this Friday.
Head coach Paul Anderson has confirmed former Melbourne Storm utility forward Ryan Hinchcliffe and ex-New Zealand Test prop Sam Rapira are on their way to England right now.
It’s hoped the vastly-experienced Australian NRL duo will arrive in Huddersfield at some stage tomorrow and be fresh enough to start Super League pre-season training with their new teammates before the end of the week.
And Anderson knows their arrival will provide the squad with a timely lift.
“It’s always good to freshen things up a bit with the arrival of new signings, particularly when they’re of the quality of Ryan and Sam,” said Anderson.
“All being well, that’ll be on Friday.
“They’re both travelling over here (although independently) as we speak, and we’re all looking forward to welcoming them to the Giants.
“They are players with an incredible amount of experience who have come from quality NRL environments, and we know they’ll enhance what we’ve already got.
“Sam does have some issues with his body, but we’re confident we can fix that up and get him out on the field, where we know he’ll bring so much to this team.
“And Ryan’s just an ultimate competitor who’ll bring a different edge to us, not just on the field but around the place in general.”
