Former Giants hooker Danny Russell has returned to the club as one of
the coaching team for the newly formed Under 17s.
Danny will be working with Carl Atherton, who heads up the coaching
team, and Mark Burgess one of the top junior coaches in the country.
The Giants will have a largely locally based side in the new
competition, which begins in June. The nucleus of the team being the
current Under 16 players on the Giants highly regarded Scholarship
Scheme.
Giants Head Coach Tony Smith commenting on Danny Russell's appointment
said "Danny is an ultimate professional and will be a real asset to the
club. The vast experience he will be able to pass on to our young
players is invaluable. I know he'll do a great job"
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