Thursday 11 September 2014 10:18, UK
London Broncos have continued to strengthen ahead of next season's assault on the Kingstone Press Championship with the signing of Ben Hellewell on a two-year deal.
The 22-year versatile back, who has been playing on loan for Dewsbury Rams, will join from Featherstone Rovers.
Hellewell, a Scotland international with six caps to his name, started his career at Bradford Bulls before moving to Warrington Wolves
The main reason I decided to sign for the club was the enthusiasm of Joey Grima to transform the club into a winning culture. All the players and staff I've spoken to are friendly and welcoming which I found inspirational.
Broncos head coach told the club’s official website: “Ben is a utility back who can play centre and wing and he comes from a good programme having been brought up by Warrington Wolves.
"We watched him in the Kingstone Press Championship and was very impressive He's always been a kid that has been something special in Super League when given the chance.
Hellewell is excited at the prospect of joining London and training full time: “Switching to full-time training with the club will help my rugby career massively and after speaking to people about the coaching staff, they couldn't speak highly enough of them.
"The main reason I decided to sign for the club was the enthusiasm of Joey Grima to transform the club into a winning culture. All the players and staff I've spoken to are friendly and welcoming which I found inspirational.
"I'm looking forward to playing with every single player at the club. London have made some great signings this year in players I've watched when I was learning the game.
“I've also watched a few of the youngsters coming through the youth development system at the club that have made an impression in the Super League and there's some more coming through to look out for in the future.”
