Bester straight into Titans rebuilding job

Rotherham Titans have revealed their squad list for the 2010/11 Championship season, a roster that includes a staggering 11 new signings with more on the way.

By The Newsroom

Published 14th Jun 2010, 12:30 BST

Updated 14th Jun 2010, 12:31 BST

Along with high-profile captures Joe Bedford, Richard Welding and Jonny Hepworth from Leeds, returning head coach Andre Bester has been busy building a squad capable of competing for a place in the top eight of the second tier.

In the front row, Bester has brought in props Shaun Ruwers from Worcester, Rob O'Donnell from Sale, and Tongan hooker Ilaisa Maasi.

Louis McGowan returns after a year at Coventry, alongside former Bedford lock John Harlock in the second row. Back row Adam Kettle has moved across South Yorkshire from Doncaster and Daniel Baines has joined from Macclesfield. And the three experienced backs from Leeds have been supported by the acquisition of Argentina Under 21 Juan Pablo Socino, who can play at either 10 or 12.

Twelve players have been retained: Anton O'Donnell, Jamie Kilbane, Colin Quigley, John McMillan, Sam Dickinson, Ryan Burrows, Matt Rhodes, Jonathan West, Brad Hunt, Nick Buckley, Peter Swatkins, Tyle Stimpson.

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