Recovery powers of Cross impress
Former Leeds Rhinos prop Ben Cross could make an amazing play-off comeback for Wigan after being out for just a month with a broken arm.
The Australian, 32, was a surprise short-term signing by the champions two months ago after he was released by the Rhinos, but he made only four appearances before breaking his forearm against Salford on August 14.
It ruled him out of the Challenge Cup final and was expected to sideline him for the remainder of the season, but he had the plaster cast removed after a fortnight and might play against St Helens in Sunday’s qualifying play-off.
Wakefield have given 12-month full-time contracts to academy products Danny Cowling and Kyle Trout while coach John Kear is expected to be confirmed as Batley Bulldogs’ new chief today.