RL Today: Mitchell Pearce in new colours & Castleford’s Mr Versatile

Mitchell Pearce in new colours

Former State of Origin half-back Mitchell Pearce has linked up with his new club Catalans Dragons for pre-season training!

Who else can’t wait to see Pearce in Super League?

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Castleford’s Mr Versatile

Versatile Adam Milner is happy to switch positions at Castleford. (The Yorkshire Post)

The 30-year-old started his career as a hooker before transitioning to loose forward; but he is now learning a new position in the second-row under Lee Radford. Milner told The Yorkshire Post: “I’ve fitted in quite a few places whether it be nine, loose forward or even the back-row. I think I’m capable of playing all three. It’s been quite nice to learn a complete new position.”

Return to pre-season

Most people have gone back to work today following the festive period, and it is the same for players.

Warrington have returned to pre-season training under Daryl Powell as preparations for the 2022 season ramp up. (Warrington Guardian)

Team first mentality for Wigan

John Bateman is excited for 2022 with Wigan after noticing a positive change around the club. (Wigan Today)

Bateman told Wigan Today: “It’s a team sport, it’s about all of us and not individuals. We are part of a family and win as a team. Every day so far, I’ve driven back into training and been excited to be back alongside the boys just playing rugby.”

Super League excitement

It’s a New Year which means the new season is just around the corner! We’ve picked out a new signing to watch from each Super League club in 2022.

Birthdays

Former Man of Steel and Wests Tigers’ new signing Jackson Hastings turns 26 today (January 4).

Also celebrating; Warrington forward Jack Hughes (30), Ireland international Danny Bridge (29), Wigan full-back Bevan French (26), ex-Wigan prop Gabe Hamlin (25) and Salford forward Harvey Livett (25).

Trivia

Leeds legend Kevin Sinfield holds the record for most Super League points, having scored 3,443 points for the Rhinos between 1997-2015.

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