Hull FC have signed versatile ahead Jack Ashworth from Huddersfield Giants on a two-year deal to begin from the 2024 Tremendous League marketing campaign.
The 28-year-old solely performed 10 video games for the Giants in 2023, and failed to ascertain himself as a daily underneath Ian Watson’s teaching.
Previous to becoming a member of Huddersfield, Ashworth received a Grand Closing at St Helens, the place he got here by means of the academy system.
“Clearly, it is a huge alternative for me,” Ashworth mentioned,
“The ball is in my court docket and it is as much as me to work onerous and present what I can do. However I am decided to work so onerous for it.
“Tony [Smith, head coach] is placing collectively a reasonably hefty pack for 2024 and I am happy to be part of it.
“On the subject of dimension, I really feel like I contribute in direction of that. I will not again down from something and I am going to do something the coach asks of me.”
Ashworth will hyperlink up with fellow ahead recruits Herman Ese’ese, Franklin Pele and Jayden Okunbor, whereas Ligi Sao, Brad Fash and Jack Brown stay from the 2023 roster.
“While he’s one other large physique for our pack for 2024, he’s truly very skilful too,” head coach Smith mentioned.
“Jack did truly used to play halfback, however he is a giant man now and he is way more accustomed to enjoying within the pack.
“He offers us an choice by means of the center and within the again row, which is nice for us, and he is decided to know this chance with each fingers.”