Bradford sign Super League duo on loan
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Championship club Bradford have made two short-term loan signings from Super League in the shape of Wakefield’s Rob Butler and Huddersfield’s Jack Bibby.
Prop Butler has made four appearances this season in Super League for Wakefield.
The 24-year-old has joined the Bulls on a two-week loan deal from Trinity.
Forward Bibby has yet to make a first team appearance for Huddersfield since joining the club in the off-season on a three-year deal from Wigan.
The 21-year-old has impressed in the Giants reserves and now joins his Huddersfield team-mates Fenton Rogers and George Roby on loan at the Bulls.
They both could make their debuts for Bradford in their televised Monday night Rugby League clash with local rivals Halifax.
Bradford boss delighted to bolster squad with Super League duo
Bulls coach Mark Dunning said: “We have been working really hard, looking at permanent/loan signings as well as dual-registration.
“I am delighted we have been able to bring in Jack Bibby on loan from Huddersfield Giants and Rob Butler from Wakefield Trinity who will add some strength in depth and competition to our middles.
“Particularly with the suspensions and the well documented injury to Michael Lawrence, we are down in that area and they come in full of energy and they are really committed and excited about joining us and we welcome them with open arms.
“There’s always potential to do a deal but all parties have to be receptive, we will get both of them in the building and see how they fit and take things from there, there is no pressure on either.
“We are still looking at a number of players and seeing if we can do deals where we can, we are looking for the right fit for us and give us what we need. That is the whole deliberation and due diligence you do when it comes to doing recruitment properly.”