SAINTS have confirmed Daryl Clark as James Roby’s replacement from 2024.

Having been speculated for much of the current campaign, it is now official that the 30-year-old hooker is being brought in from Warrington Wolves on a three-year deal to fill the massive void being left by skipper Roby’s pending retirement.

Clark, who has been with The Wire since leaving his hometown club Castleford Tigers in 2014 when he was named the Steve Prescott Man of Steel, believes playing in the Red V will bring out the best in him.

“I’ve had good games and spells but for me, it’s about being on a consistent level and being able to do those sort of performances week in and week out,” said the England international.

“Being with Saints and with the players there I believe that will let me be at my best consistently – that is something I’m looking forward to.

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“What helps my game is obviously the middles, the pack - if I can get quick running off quick rucks and there’s not many better at that than Big Al (Walmsley), playing behind him and the likes of Matty Lees, Paasi (Agnastius) and Morgs (Knowles) is something I’m excited for.

“But you’ve got to look at Jonny (Lomax), Tommy (Makinson) and obviously Jack (Welsby) who is flying at the minute. The team’s covered in stars and quality players and I’m looking forward to fitting into that.”