Zak will categorically be at Wigan next year. I stand well and truly corrected (personally) and he has no interest at all in rejoining Castleford now or in the future. French has signed to play 6 next year and will take George's shirt.

This from Zak himself, Richie?

He wanted the rumour crushed and since I was a catalyst in that suggesting he was homesick it is only right I put it to bed. He will 100% categorically be our #1 shirt next year.

Good to hear, mate. Has he commented on how he's finding life in Wigan then? I take it from your response that he isn't homesick or anything?

Brilliant news.

I’ve not suggested he’s moving back to Cas.

Good. Would've been a shame to lose another key attacking player.

Lots of our strike in our back-line next season.

As expected. I'll let you off the bet whilst you came back to face the music

I've heard Lam has already sounded him out about the possibility of playing centre next season and he's fine with the idea?

Wasn't mentioned, doesn't mean it isn't correct though.

Good on you for putting it right. Like many on here I'm very please French wasn't signed as a replacement for Zak, but an additional member to the squad.
Personally I hope we see Zak at 1 with French and Hastings in the halves.

That's good enough for me. Super news!

What's this about him being a naughty boy on holiday, hopefully just malicious rumours and nothing too serious.

Hardaker has made the fullback spot his for me. French should have to earn it on merit not be given it on name.