Max Jowitt has underlined that he remains contracted to Wakefield Trinity for 2027 despite talks that he could leave amid the arrival of NRL star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.
Tuivasa-Sheck, a former world player of the year as well as a dual-code international, will arrive at Wakefield in 2027 as arguably the biggest signing that Super League has seen in over a decade, if not more, with Trinity somehow managing to land the Kiwi.
He’ll join a full-back room that is already creating a headache with Josh Rourke and Max Jowitt both contracted for next year though it had been suggested earlier in the year that Jowitt would leave the club, with Serious About Rugby League understanding that York Knights were an interested party at one point.
Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds on the evening that he unveiled his testimonial shirt, having played for Wakefield for 12 years, Jowitt was keen to confirm his contract status.
“At the minute I’m contracted till next year,” the 29-year-old explained.
“Obviously, we’ve made a big signing in Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, an unbelievable player and one for the Wakefield fans to enjoy but for me, I’m contracted till next year. At the minute, I’m a Wakefield player.”
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Should Jowitt stay as expected then the club will have three full-backs though it’s worth noting that prior to his season-ending injury, Tuivasa-Sheck was playing in the centres for New Zealand Warriors.
On what could happen in 2027, Jowitt admitted: “It’s not for me to say, I don’t have a clue. I don’t pick the team. I can just concentrate on myself, get back playing well, represent Wakefield and do the fans proud.”
He also spoke about his own future in the game, admitting that he hopes to be playing for a further five to six years, adding: “I’m only 29 but I think people in rugby terms think you’re knocking on a bit now, especially with some of the younger lads.”
As for the honour of a testimonial, he said: “It means everything. I’m a one-man club, a club I’ve been at since I left school, so to be granted this testimonial means a lot to me and my family.”
He also explained that whilst there has previously been interest from other clubs to sign him, he’s never wavered on remaining a Wakefield Trinity player.
“There’s always been chats when contracts come to an end with a little bit of interest here and there but nothing concrete. Every time I’ve come to sign a new deal, Wakefield have been wanting to keep me.”
