Hull's Frank Pritchard impressed by Masimbaashe Matongo

Hull prop Masimbaashe Matongo has made an early impression on the club's new signing Frank Pritchard.

Former New Zealand international Pritchard arrived at Hull a fortnight ago and likes the look of what he has seen in training so far.

Zimbabwean-born forward Matongo, who made his debut for the Black and Whites at Wigan earlier this year, is one player to have caught Pritchard's eye and he has backed the youngster to make his mark in Super League.

Pritchard, who has joined Hull on a two-year contract from Canterbury Bulldogs, told the Hull Daily Mail: "Masi [Matongo] has got a lot of potential to go far in this game.

"He has really good footwork and he has good ball skills. He has really caught my eye since I've been here. He keeps pushing through those holes.

"Masi just wants the ball in his hands and wants to take on the line.

"It's important for the younger guys to set the tone with the senior boys in the club. It's good because you want the young boys to get off the fence and get in and amongst it."