Castleford confirm two further
signings

Newly-promoted Castleford Tigers continue to strengthen their squad for 2006 with the capture of former Huddersfield Giants skipper Ben Roarty and former Widnes and St Helens centre Gray Viane.

Huddersfield released Roarty after a neck injury prematurely ended his 2005 campaign but he has had a subsequent operation to repair the damage and this proved a complete success.

A former Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers player, Roarty had lengthy experience in the NRL before switching to the Giants in 2003.

The back row forward?s leadership qualities won him the captaincy at Huddersfield and his signing is likely to complete the Tigers forwards compliment for the 2006 season.

The Australian will fill the second place on the Tigers overseas quota and has signed a one-year deal.

Gray Viane is a Samoan centre who played with the Widnes Vikings after signing part way through the 2005 season from St Helens, who he joined in 2004.

He starred for Widnes although they were relegated, scoring 12 tries in 14 Super league appearances.

An Australian Schoolboy international, the 23-year-old centre joined Saints in 2004 from Wests Tigers club where he gained experience in the NRL.

Castleford Head Coach Terry Matterson said: ?I?m very pleased to have got Ben on board at the club. He is a real professional who you can guarantee to give you 100% effort week in week out.

?He is a very experienced player who sets a terrific example and I believe that these qualities will make him a very valuable player for us in Super League.

?And it?s good to have Gray on board. He is a big strong guy who can play in a few different positions and he certainly knows the way to the line.

?He gives us some depth, bolsters a few positions and compliments our forward signings.?

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