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Hull Kr have added Andreas Bauer to their Super League squad after agreeing a one-year deal with the New Zealander.
Bauer is a British passport holder and comes to the club as a real wild card.
The 23-year-old utility back played for the New Zealand Universities side in 2005 and was a member of the development squad at NRL club New Zealand Warriors.
Bauer has played for Mount Albert Lions in the Bartercard Cup competition, but he does have any first-grade NRL involvement.
But despite arriving at Craven Park with very little experience, coach Justin Morgan is pleased to have signed the non-quota player.
He said: "I've seen the videos of Andreas and there's definitely something to work with, even though his skills are pretty raw."
Rovers Supporters Group (RSG) helped the Robins to fund the move and Morgan is grateful for their efforts.
He added: "We are delighted to have signed Andreas. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the RSG to enable us to sign him."
www.hulkr.co.uk said:CHESTER CONFIRMED
Chris Chester completes the move from across the city after weeks of speculation and the former Black and White signs on a two year deal for the Robins.
The former Wigan and Halifax second rower is a great addition to the team and Head Coach Justin Morgan is very excited about the prospects that surround Chesters game.
Chester is happy to make the move and knows he has what it
takes to help guide Rovers as they take on their first season in Super League. Chester commented: I cant wait to run out in front of a home crowd, the fans have a massive reputation in the city and in rugby league.
Morgans confident that the second rower can deliver the goods and is extremely excited about seeing how he performs during the season and said: Chris is a tough defender and a creative ball player he has a sound knowledge of the game, and will add a different dimension to the team and Im sure hell make his presence felt around the park. Hes going to be the last signing until next year and adds invaluable and vast experience to the squad.
hullkr.co.uk said:Hull Kingston Rovers Head Coach, Justin Morgan has announced that scrum half James Webster will retain his captaincy for the forth coming Super League season, and former Castleford Tigers prop, Danny Ward will support James in his role - being named as vice captain
Perry Haddock said:PG, I think you also overlooked the fact that Justin Morgans career was tragically cut short by a complete lack of talent........
in the same way that Scott Muller went out of favour in the cricket, but Justin Morgan didn't get a song named after him......
his wife loves the atmosphere over here.
*Thought id just add how good Micky Vella has been playing! One of our stand out players and people are taking notice of him already!*
bartman said:Doing well so far GJB, exceeding expectations being undefeated after two games. If the KR effort continues you'll be the first team in a while to come up through promotion and stay up.
Cracked rib for Hopkins
Harlequins are coming off good away win, are one of only two teams yet to experience defeat this season, are currently second in the Super League and, despite a set-back to Lee Hopkins, have more good news to come.
Mark McLinden made a successful comeback from injury at the weekend and although feeling a little stiff, has come though his first test unscathed.
Daniel Heckenberg, who missed the KR game with an injured calf, expects to be in contention for Saturday as does Richard Villasanti who arrived in London early yesterday morning.
Brian McDermott should also have prop forward Karl Temata back for Saturday. He was one casualty who missed the win at Hull KR after the flu virus swept through the camp last week.
Fullback Zebastian Luisi is currently training with the squad although his broken hand is likely to keep him sidelined for another couple of weeks.
While Quins have good strength in numbers with plenty of competition for places, Lee Hopkins will be out for an unspecified time after suffering a cracked rib at Craven Park. Hopkins was injured late in the game in a tackle that involved KR forward, Michael Vella.
Last season’s results were split one apiece between Quins and Warrington: Quins survived a late rally by the Wolves to win 30-28 at the Twickenham Stoop and the home team also got the points in the reverse fixture, 28-22.
Harlequins RL v Warrington Wolves, 3pm Saturday 3rd March, The Twickenham Stoop