Oldham bring in experienced prop forward

Oldham have signed prop Jode Sheriffe from Dewsbury to replace Australia-bound Scott Law.

The 33-year-old made his senior debut for Featherstone in 2010 and has gone on to make over 160 career appearances following spells with Keighley and Dewsbury.

He is also a Jamaica international and has been a mainstay in the team since earning his first cap in 2009.

“I can’t wait to get started,” he said. “From what I gather Oldham seems to be a closely-knit, family-type of club and that was one of the main things that appealed to me when I talked to the chairman.

“I’m passionate about rugby and about the development of kids in the sport. Family is also very important to me and one of the reasons I love rugby so much is because its like one big happy family.

“In all the talks I’ve had with different people, the Oldham club came across as a good place to be and that was a big thing in my decision to sign.”

Oldham head coach Diskin added: “We needed a big, craggy prop up there in the middle, especially so since Scott Law headed off to Australia.

“Like Scott, Jode has been around a long time and he knows the game inside out. We’ve done well to get him because there aren’t a lot of players about who fit into that mould.

“He’s passionate about the game — always has been — and he’s the sort of personality who will be good for us around the club and in the dressing room as well as on the pitch.”