Snitch made his Super League debut in 2002

Castleford Tigers have signed 26-year-old forward Steve Snitch on a three-year contract.

The 26-year-old makes the short move from Super League rivals Wakefield after his second spell at Belle Vue.

Castleford coach Terry Matterson said: "We do need to add some particular strengths and I feel that Steve will prove a top acquisition for the squad.

"As well as in the second row he can also do a job up front and he has had a great season this year."

Matterson added: "As I have been saying for a while, we don't plan to make too many changes this time around and I have been very happy to have the bulk of this year's squad on deals for next season and beyond.

"Whilst Steve has plenty of experience he is still only young for a forward and I'm sure that he will continue to develop.

There is no reason why the club can't go even better next year Steve Snitch

"I'm really pleased to have him on board and looking forward to working with him."

Snitch said: "I'm looking forward to joining the Tigers and working with Terry. Cas have improved a lot this year and have some really good players and some top youngsters in the squad.

"I know a lot of the guys at Cas from my Huddersfield days so it should be easy to settle in.

"There is no reason why the club can't go even better next year and I'm hoping that I can add something to the pack.

"Generally I play in the back row but I'm happy at prop, the main thing for me is being out there on the pitch.

"In the immediate future, though, I have a job to do at Wakefield and I'll be giving them my all until the end of the season."

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