Championship 1 Preview: Rochdale Hornets

Having struggled against a nine-point deduction last season, the Hornets will begin their league campaign this time around with a clean slate under new coach John Stankevitch.

The capture of Wayne English from Swinton over the winter may prove to be one of the deals of the season. English enjoyed a distinguished career with the Lions, earning a reputation as one of the best full-backs outside Super League.

The young half-back pairing of Ste Roper and Ryan Powell will improve as the season progresses, with most supporters at Spotland eyeing a potential play-off spot come Autumn.
 
Prediction: 8th
Key Man: Wayne English