Super League wooden spoonists Castleford have signed Huddersfield back row forward Stuart Jones.
Experienced back rower moves from Huddersfield to Castleford
Castleford Tigers have signed Stuart Jones from Huddersfield Giants for the 2009 season.
The former Wigan and St Helens back rower, 26, was out of contract at the Galpharm Stadium at the end of the season and has agreed a one-year deal with the Tigers.
"I have had five years with Huddersfield and it is time for a new challenge and a new experience," said Jones, who is expected to make his final appearance for the Giants at Warrington on Saturday.
"Castleford are a club with a lot of ambition. They have the licence and they are looking to move on to the next stage and get into the top six and I am looking forward to helping them to achieve that."
Influx
Castleford, who are currently bottom of the engage Super League, are re-shaping their squad for 2009 having also recruited overseas trio Rangi Chase, Dean Widders and Sione Faumuina.
They are also being linked with Jones' Huddersfield team-mate Ryan Hudson and Bradford centre James Evans.
"Stuart is the first of the English based players who we are hoping to be able to bring on board but we are progressing on other fronts and we expect to be in a position to make further announcements in the coming weeks," said Castleford coach Terry Matterson.
"Stuart has plenty of Super League experience but is still relatively young with his best years ahead of him.
"He has initially agreed a one-year deal but I am expecting him to be determined to win a longer one."
