Huddersfield Giants have signed youngster Sam Fletcher.

The 16-year-old centre or back-row forward, who has previously been on the Leeds Rhinos scholarship, has signed a three-year professional deal.

Giants player performance manager Pete Riding said: "We are absolutely delighted to secure the signing of Sam.

"He has got fantastic potential and to go with that he has got a great attitude. I'm very sure Sam can go on and have a bright future in the game."

Fletcher formerly played for Hunslet Parkside and has also been recently selected to represent England under-16s against their French counterparts in a two Test series in April.

Riding added: "I'm sure with the support he will receive at the Giants; he will get every opportunity to fulfil that potential."

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