Hull KR approaches Ben Crooks as Leigh Centurions exodus beckons

Hull KR is getting closer to the signing of the Ben Crooks back while the Robins continue to strengthen for the Qualifiers.

The former Dream Team star, who played for Hull FC between 2012 and 2014, is about to leave the Leigh Championship, which is expected to miss the mid-8s 12 months after Super relegation of the league.

A fire sale at Centurions Crafts, with people like Bodene Thompson already joining Warrington, and with Peter Mata's utia and ex-prop. Jordan Thompson linked to moves to Castleford and Leeds respectively, top flight clubs, The Leigh have abandoned the hope of regaining their place in the Super League in 2019 and have chosen to reduce their losses by separating from their big employees, who have all been informed free to find new clubs.

Crooks emerged as a target for the Robins earlier this week, with the press association also reporting that Leigh hooker Liam Hood will also attempt to join the Robins

Able to play in centers or on wings, Crooks, 25, fulfills a number of positions where KR has been continuously exhausted during the season. [19659010] Read more

Injuries to Justin Carney (ankle), Ryan Shaw (knee), Andrew Heffernan (concussion) and Thomas Minns' extended leave have left Tim Sheens short of options in the back and the Mail understands that Crooks is on their way to KCOM Craven Park before the fight for the Super League

Elsewhere in Leigh, club captain Harrison Hansen is expected to join Widnes, as well as Craig Hall, former Toronto skipper and star of the KR .

Bodene Thompson, from Leigh to Wolves, said: Come here and Warrington is up there as one of the best Super League clubs, so it was really a highlight when I got received the call.

"I look forward to the next few months, it's going to be a big step forward, but I know it and I have to make sure to come here and do my best, work hard and do my best for the team. "

followed Bodene's career closely. comes with a high work rate and the people I trust in the game speak very highly of his professionalism.

"I see him playing a big role in our team at the end of the He is looking forward to welcoming Bodene into the team. "

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