Wakefield Trinity snap up Salford's Josh Wood

Wakefield Trinity have signed Salford Red Devils hooker Josh Wood on a two-year deal.
Salford Red Devils' Josh Wood has joined Wakefield. (PIC: SWPIX)Salford Red Devils' Josh Wood has joined Wakefield. (PIC: SWPIX)
Salford Red Devils' Josh Wood has joined Wakefield. (PIC: SWPIX)
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He made his Super League debut in 2015 and - with Tyler Randell having now left the club - will offer competition to fellow rake Kyle Wood.

Wood, 23, made just four appearances for Salford this season but is looking to get going again at Belle Vue.

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"I had a disappointing year in 2019 due to a little niggle,” he said.

“But I've got it all sorted now and I'm ready for a fresh challenge in 2020.

"I feel like I'm ready to really kick on with my career now and I hope I can do that at Wakefield.

"When I've played against Wakefield in the past, it was always a tough game. As soon as I knew that they were interested, I thought it was a real good opportunity for me.

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"I'm now excited for pre-season starting so I can meet all the lads and rip-in to the training."

Wood, who can also play in the halves, is Trinity's fifth signing of the off-season.

Chester said: “He's a tough player is Josh and a really nice kid.

"I'm looking forward to seeing him out there. He's got some decent deception at dummy-half. He's got a really good kicking game and for his size, he's a real tough defender.

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"I think the balance between both nines (Kyle and Josh Wood) is just right.

“They're both clever out of dummy-half and both tough defenders. They're not the biggest of blokes but they like to get their bodies in front, which is what you want from a number nine."