Hull FC v Wakefield Trinity: Patience is paying off for Max Jowitt

MAX JOWITT is glad he opted against seeking a loan move out of Wakefield Trinity.
Wakefield's Max Jowitt.Wakefield's Max Jowitt.
Wakefield's Max Jowitt.

The full-back plays his fifth successive game tomorrow as they head to Hull FC.

Earlier in the season, though, he could not get a look-in with Ryan Hampshire excelling at No 1.

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Jowitt’s game time had already been limited over the previous two seasons following Scott Grix’s signing so it is easy to see why the 21-year-old could have grown frustrated.

However, when England international Tom Johnstone suffered a season-ending knee injury in March he got the chance to fill in on the wing.

Then – after playmakers Danny Brough and Jacob Miller were both injured too – he has reverted to full-back in the last three games with Hampshire shifted to half.

“I had a bit of discussion with my agent, and we thought at looking at going on loan,” he revealed.

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“But if one of our half-backs did get injured I knew I would be straight into the team. I am happy to bide my time and play rugby at Wakefield.

“If it did come to the decision where I had to go on loan it is fine by me, as long as I am playing.

“But obviously I prefer to be playing with Wakefield.”

With Trinity up to third, Jowitt is certainly thriving now at his hometown club on the back of this run of games.

“It is a real confidence booster for me, especially now that we have got a few wins under our belts,” he said.

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“It is what I need really; a good run of games to build confidence in myself and get the match fitness I needed.

“It is paying off, and I am enjoying my rugby at the moment. I have been waiting patiently for my time and when it has come I have grabbed it with both hands.”

Wakefield are boosted by the return of Tyler Randell, who is set to make just his second appearance of the season after recovering from a shoulder injury. Kyle Wood is also included.