Joe Shorrocks joins Leigh on loan

  • Shorrocks moves to Leigh on an initial two-week loan.
  • Matt Peet: “This is an excellent opportunity for Joe and suits all parties.”
  • Shorrocks will be available for Leigh’s Super League fixtures against Hull KR and St Helens.

Joe Shorrocks has joined Leigh Leopards on an initial two-week loan.

The utility forward will link up with former head coach Adrian Lam at Leigh Sports Village. Lam gave the former Wigan St Patrick’s junior his Wigan debut against Wakefield in April 2019.

Photo: Bernard Platt.

The 23-year-old has played 57 times for Wigan, including 13 starts, scoring 2 tries.

Head coach Matt Peet said: “This is an excellent opportunity for Joe and suits all parties. Following a quality pre-season, regular games in Super League will best prepare Joe to perform when he gets an opportunity with us.”

Joe Shorrocks is sponsored by Netstar 9 Childcare.

Tuesday 28 February 2023