Barrow Raiders are taking 20-year-old Wigan prop Harvey Makin on a season-long loan.
It’s his second loan spell with the South Cumbrians after playing five times last season at a time when the Raiders were struggling for numbers in the pack.
He also had brief loan spells with both London Broncos and Oldham in 2023.
Although he has not made a senior appearance for Wigan, young Makin has been handed the number 29 shirt for the upcoming Super League season.
Wigan’s transition coach John Duffy said: “Harvey had a great back end to the season after coming back from a long-term injury. We feel he benefited from playing in the Championship and needs to continue his development playing week to week.
“Barrow is a good fit for Harvey after his loan spell there last year. He will be well coached by Paul Crarey who we know well.”
Crarey said: “We are delighted to announce the season-long loan signing as the Barrow supporters are well aware of what Harvey will bring to the team following his spell with us last year.
“Harvey impressed all the coaching staff and his team-mates with his no-nonsense style as a middle, and we look forward to helping him develop.
“We would obviously like to thank Wigan for trusting us as a club with one of their brightest young talents.”
Raiders director of rugby Andy Gaffney added: “Harvey is undoubtedly one of the most promising young forwards in the English game, and we thank Wigan for putting their faith in us to support his development.
“With his tough running and strong defence, Harvey made a real impression during his short time with us last season.
“We are pleased to have secured his services, and are sure supporters will be delighted to see him return.”
Makin will complete pre-season training in a full-time environment with Wigan before linking up with Barrow towards the end of January.
He could make his second debut for the Raiders in their 1895 Cup group stage opener at Workington Town on Sunday, January 28.
