Whitehaven have announced its first new signing for 2022.
Australian Will Evans is the latest recruit to the RL side.
Director Ashley Kilpatrick said: “I am absolutely delighted to have Will on board. We looked at bringing Will over this season but he wanted another season in Australia at Burleigh which we totally understood.
“He’s come through the development systems at the Brisbane Broncos and Gold Coast Titans as well as playing a good standard at Burleigh.
“He’s a centre who can cover the full back and wing positions.
“Will has represented Wales at international level in the 9s in 2017.
“Will has also captained Queensland u16s and we are expecting Will to be here the first week in January, we would as a club also like to thank Will’s agent, Clinton Schifcofske, who brought Will to our attention and has been absolutely superb to deal with and patient from start to finish with us. “
Jonty Gorley, Haven’s assistant coach and part of the club’s football committee, said: “I’m delighted to have secured Will’s services for next year, I really like what we’ve seen of him on his highlight reel.
“He looks quick, agile and good on his feet, he has come through some good systems in Australia.
“We’ve done our homework on Will and spoke to a couple of people Down Under who speak highly of Will and one thing that stands out that has been mentioned is his attitude which is good.
“Will’s coming over like the three lads have done this year, chancing his arm with us coming to have a dig and make a name for himself.”
