Wednesday 30 October 2019 15:40, UK
Hull Kingston Rovers have announced the signing of prop Nick Scruton from Wakefield Trinity Wildcats for the 2017 season.
The former Leeds, Hull and Bradford forward will replace the departing James Green in Tim Sheens' squad after making the move to the Lightstream Stadium.
Having initially agreed to join the club earlier this season, ex-England international Scruton has committed to the Robins despite the drop to the Kingstone Press Championship and will join his new team-mates for pre-season training later this month.
"Everybody's objective and goal at the club has changed now since I first signed but there's still a job to do and I'm keen to help out now and get us back to where we belong," said the forward, who won the 2008 World Club Challenge with Leeds Rhinos.
"I'll be one of the more experienced campaigners in the squad so I'll be looking to bring a bit of that experience and add some impact. It's always been my role to get the team going forward and that won't change.
"It's a tough league now is the Championship so hopefully I can add some physicality to the pack and help out where I can."
Head of rugby Jamie Peacock added: "Nick is another example of a player who has shown his loyalty to the club. He had the opportunity to look for another deal in Super League but he's made a commitment to the club and he wants to see that through.
"We need tough, uncompromising players as part of the squad for next and he is certainly that. He's got a great work ethic both on and off the pitch and he'll set a real example for some of the younger forwards we have at the club."
