Batley add Hitchcox and Manning

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Batley have added Jy Hitchcox and Dane Manning to their roster for the 2017 season.

Hitchcox joins the Bulldogs on a season-long loan from Castleford.

The Australian, who can play on the wing and at fullback, made nine appearances for the Tigers last season.

Back-rower Manning joins Batley from Halifax.

The 27-year old has spent the past five seasons at Fax.

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