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going forward, while there is an extra ounce<br />
of experience from the Championship in<br />
the shape of Hull KR trio George Milton,<br />
Kieran Moran and Brad Clavering, all on dual<br />
registration. The side were given an extra<br />
boost in March, when James Ford managed<br />
to pull off a massive coup in signing former<br />
Harlequins and Wakefield hooker Andy Ellis,<br />
who will be sure to add an extra element in<br />
both attack and defence.<br />
ONE TO WATCH<br />
KEY MAN<br />
<strong>York</strong> pulled off one of the signings of the<br />
season, recruiting Castleford fullback Ash<br />
Robson for their <strong>2017</strong> campaign. The 21-yearold<br />
could arguably still compete at Super<br />
League level, and would most likely be<br />
understudy to Zak Hardaker, had injury not<br />
plagued his professional career so far. After a<br />
strong preseason last year, Robson was touted<br />
to challenge Luke Dorn for the Tigers’ number<br />
one<br />
jersey, but his season was ended after rupturing<br />
a kneecap in a friendly against Bradford. The<br />
former Leeds Rhinos Academy star is back<br />
this season, though, and looking for a strong<br />
season with the <strong>Knights</strong>. His ability to slot in at<br />
halfback means he has a sensational handling<br />
game, and regularly injects himself into their<br />
attack. A strong runner and an aggressive<br />
defender, Robson is a huge threat for James<br />
Ford’s side.<br />
<strong>York</strong> certainly aren’t lacking in Super League<br />
experience, and three-quarter Nick Rawsthorne<br />
is just beginning his journey in the top flight.<br />
The former Rugby Union convert is on loan at<br />
<strong>York</strong> from Hull FC, where he signed a one-year<br />
contract after previously being on the books<br />
at Halifax RLFC, Leeds Rhinos and <strong>York</strong>shire<br />
Carnegie. Still only 21, Rawsthorne is tipped<br />
for big things in the future, and has already<br />
established himself at the <strong>Knights</strong>, scoring two<br />
tries in as many games. His size and athleticism<br />
means he is at home playing at fullback as well<br />
as in the centres and on the wing, while he has<br />
plenty of pace and a good offload. Also keep<br />
an eye out for young forward Brad Clavering<br />
who is on dual registration with Hull KR.<br />
Clavering has plenty of size, especially for an<br />
18-year-old, and is a strong ball runner as well<br />
as having great handling skills.<br />
STATS<br />
HIGHEST SCORE:<br />
132-0 v Northumbria University, 6/3/2011<br />
HIGHEST SCORE AGAINST:<br />
0-98 v Rochdale, 8/4/2001<br />
MOST APPEARANCES:<br />
449 – Willie Hargreaves 1952-65<br />
HIGHEST POINT SCORER:<br />
92159 – Vic <strong>York</strong>e 1954-67<br />
HIGHEST TRY SCORER:<br />
167 – Peter Foster 1955-67<br />
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