Many clubs like Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors, Warrington Wolves, Hull FC and Huddersfield Giants have all done great business for the 2024 season.
Leeds have drafted in Lachie Miller and Matt Frawley from the NRL whilst also bringing Mickael Goudemand from Super League rivals Catalans Dragons.
The French club have also turned to their rivals for recruits such as the arrival of Theo Fages and Chris Satae.
They have also lost players to Super League rivals such as Matt Whitley to St Helens, who have also signed Daryl Clark from Warrington, and Tyrone May to Hull KR.
The Robins have been exceptionally busy ahead of 2023 signing Oliver Gildart, Peta Hiku, AJ Wallace for next year.
They have now added another Super League star to their ranks in the shape of Jai Whitbread.
The Wakefield Trinity prop has reportedly signed for Hull KR as per the Mole of Wide World of Sports.
This comes after the club signed a young prospect from Leeds Rhinos.
They signed highly rated England Academy winger, Neil Tchamambe, on a two-year deal from Leeds Rhinos.
In the 2022 Academy season, the young winger ran in eleven tries for Leeds Rhinos Academy which helped the side secure the Academy Grand Final. In 2023, Tchamambe continued his form for the Rhinos’ u18s and Reserves which resulted in Neil being selected for the England Academy side earlier this year, scoring twice in the win against France.
An explosive winger, standing at 6’4, Neil brings quality attributes that will be integral to his development at Hull KR from 2024 onwards.
Head Coach Willie Peters echoed these attributes after tying down the youngster:
“I watched Neil in the Yorkshire vs Lancashire Academy Origin here at Sewell Group Craven Park, he’s a big body and finds his front when he’s carrying the ball, and he has some real speed when he gets going. We’re confident Neil can apply himself and develop into a Super League player here at Hull KR.”
After signing for Hull KR, Neil Tchamambe shared of his excitement to have signed with the Robins:
“It’s an honour signing for Hull KR. There’s a huge buzz surrounding the club at the moment especially with all the new signings that are coming in, and I’m really excited to join the same environment as these players. Seeing how the club has improved over the past few years is incredible and I can’t wait to be part of the progress.”
“My main focus is my personal development as a Rugby player, and gaining experience in a first team environment, learning from the older and experienced players. Hopefully through that I’m able to grab a first team debut and solidify myself as a first team Super League player.”
