Huddersfield Giants sign State of Origin star on trial

FORMER Queensland State of Origin second-row Chris McQueen has joined Huddersfield Giants on a three-month trial contract.
England's Chris McQueen on his solitary Test appearance against Samoa in 2017. (Mitch Cameron/SWpix.com)England's Chris McQueen on his solitary Test appearance against Samoa in 2017. (Mitch Cameron/SWpix.com)
England's Chris McQueen on his solitary Test appearance against Samoa in 2017. (Mitch Cameron/SWpix.com)

The experienced NRL forward was released by Wests Tigers earlier this week.

McQueen played more than 100 games for South Sydney, winning the 2014 Grand Final alongside Sam Burgess.

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Although born in Brisbane, he made one appearance for England after qualifying via his father, playing for Wayne Bennett in the 2017 mid-season Test against Samoa.

The 33-year-old former Gold Coast Titans forward will look to prove his worth for injury-hit Giants in the remainder of the 2020 campaign.

Huddersfield managing director Richard Thewlis said: “The injury scenario is quite alarming and has caused concern to everyone.

“Thus, when we heard that Chris was looking for an opportunity, we jumped at the chance.

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"His record speaks for itself and the agreement we have is simply to the end of the year to enable him to showcase his undoubted abilities to us and the Super League as a whole.

"He is keen to stay in the UK longer but at this stage given so many issues that we are all aware of around the game the three-month trial period seems a perfect fit for everyone.

"He arrived into the UK today and will watch our game live at Headingley subject to a few clearances being met but the aim is for him to be available for squad selection the week after.

“We should also thank the Wests Tigers club for their assistance in allowing Chris to come across and leave them early to pursue his aim of a permanent Super League contract.”