Castleford Tigers have been able to snap up Hull KR forward Luis Johnson ahead of the 2024 Super League season.
The former Warrington Wolves back-rower has agreed a one year deal with the Tigers which comes after he spent much of the off-season on trial with the club after his contract with the Robins expired. Johnson spent a short period on loan with the Tigers in 2023.
Speaking about the signing, Head Coach Craig Lingard said:
“He fits the profile of the players that we’ve got and they’re all in that same boat and they’re all looking to put their stamp on their career at the stage they are. We’ve got a lot of people now in their 20’s who haven’t cemented that place in Super League and we’ve got a lot of people trying to do that and it’s a real good opportunity.”
Danny Wilson commented on how the investment from Martin Jepson has allowed the club to sign Luis on a one-year deal and how pleased he is that he will be returning to the club where it all started.
“We’re really happy to get the deal done for Luis, he’s a great kid and we saw bits of that in him last year when he was at the club and ultimately, he’s a product of the system, he came through Cas’ academy back in the day through a good system then. We’re really pleased to have him and for him to come back. I think one of the most pleasing things is that he was thankful for the opportunity we gave him and that speaks a lot of him as a person but not only that but how much he wants to be a part of Castleford Tigers and what we’re trying to build going forward. That’s quite significant for us and shows the type of player we’re trying to bring in and he ticks that box.
“The coaching staff have been very happy with him and how he’s joined in the group and bonded. It’s difficult when you sign players is having that budget and having that room to manoeuvre. This is a sign of where we’re trying to go and we’re very grateful for Martin Jepson’s investment to be able to get this deal done. It was a big help and we’re very much looking forward to how Luis can contribute to the club over the coming years.”
