Jacques O’Neill’s bold prediction for Castleford Tigers in 2023
September 24, 2022, Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom: Love Island star and former rugby league player Jacques O Neill arrives speaks to the media after the 25th Betfred Super League Grand Final match St Helens vs Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom, 23rd September 2022. Manchester United, ManU Kingdom - ZUMAn307 20220924_zsa_n307_472 Copyright: xJamesxHeaton/NewsxImagesx
Former Castleford Tigers player Jacques O’Neill, despite his fame from Love Island, is often still involved in rugby league and he appeared on Sky Sports yesterday to preview the new season.
The former Tigers player gave his verdict on Castleford’s chances of success in 2023 and he made a bold prediction about what they can achieve this upcoming season.
He said: “They’ve signed really well, last year they had a few injuries in the halves.
“This year with Gareth Widdop and Jacob Miller I think they’ll go really well.
“Paul McShane will just be able to do his job and they’ve just got Westerman at 13 as well who will run the team too.
“I think if they’re not looking at top four this year, top five, then I think they should be.”
Since Jacques left the villa, O’Neill has done a lot to promote mental health and the like and has also helped promote Super League appearing on the likes of Sky Sports as a pundit.
But the big question has always been, will he return to rugby league?
On Sky Sports he suggested that a return could be close:
“I’m hoping soon, I’m hoping sooner than I thought, I’ve got to be honest. I miss it. When you love something when you’re a kid, you miss it. I want to be back.”