Former Hull KR, Castleford Tigers and Wigan Warriors prop Mitch Clark has given Super League newcomers York Knights a pre-season boost by signing a new full-time contract.
The 32 year-old has committed to a second season with York after joining them from Sheffield Eagles last February.
Clark, a former Junior Kiwi international, is son of ex-Leeds, Bradford Northern and Featherstone Rovers hooker Trevor Clark.
He made 15 appearances for the Knights in an injury-hit campaign last year, scoring one try during a Championship win at Hunslet.
Clark also featured for York on dual-registration in 2017 and has played for clubs including Bradford Bulls, Featherstone Rovers and Doncaster.
Mitch Clark on re-signing for Super League new boys
“I’m super excited for the challenge ahead,” Clark said. “I have loved my first year at the club.
“It’s a great group of lads and staff and with a full pre-season under my belt working with Mash [team boss Mark Applegarth] and the coaching team, I’m looking forward to getting to work, giving it my all, and building on what we achieved last season.”
Applegarth added: “We knew what we were getting with Mitch, an experienced operator, but more importantly for me, he’s an absolutely champion guy.
“He brings a lot of calmness to the group, speaks a lot of sense when he speaks and, more importantly, he demands a high standard from himself and the people around him and he’s not scared about being honest about that.”
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