Smith signs Ben Shulver after Aust stint

Former St George, Parramatta, Newcastle and Sydney Roosters coach Brian Smith has signed Ben Shulver back at Wakefield after his stint Down Under.

Wakefield have re-signed their former academy player Ben Shulver following his return from Australia where he played with the Queanbeyan Kangaroos.

The 22-year-old prop, who made his debut for the Wildcats in their 66-6 Challenge Cup victory over Hemel Stags in 2013, has signed a two-year contract.

Shulver becomes the second signing for Australian coach Brian Smith following the arrival of Warrington front-rower Anthony England.

"Wakefield Wildcats is like home for me," Shulver said.

"I have been here since I was 15 going through the scholarship and academy and when I got the opportunity to come back, I jumped at the chance.

"I only left last year but there seems to be a lot of new faces around the club so I am looking forward to working with them and with Brian as well.

"I did enjoy my time in Australia but it was very different to what I expected, having to work as well as playing made me realise how much I enjoyed the game and I wanted to push myself harder."


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