Widnes Vikings have signed Wigan Warriors hooker Tom Forber on an initial month-long loan.
Forber will train with his Vikings team-mates for the first time tonight and comes straight into contention to be part of the squad that faces Bradford Bulls next Monday.
The 20-year-old made his Super League debut for the Warriors last season, and this season has played in all three professional divisions – in the Betfred Super League for Wakefield Trinity, Betfred Championship for Whitehaven (both on loan) and Betfred League 1 for Oldham on dual-registration.
Head of operations Chris Hamilton said: “With the departure of Jordan Johnstone, we needed to make sure we had another hooker in and agreed a couple of days ago with Wigan for Tom to be that person.
“He has real quality and will bring a determined and committed attitude with him. I am sure our fans will like what they see from him.”
During his time at the club, Forber will be sponsored by Arkitect Barbers.
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