Andy Last says he’s ready to stamp his mark on Castleford after finally gaining the permanent head coach role.
He has been in caretaker charge since stepping up from assistant when Lee Radford was sacked last month but has now been given a two-and-a-half year deal. England assistant Last, 42, saw off competition from the likes of Denis Betts and Danny Ward to land the gig. Castleford have won just two of his six games in charge ahead of Friday's home match with Hull KR.
But former Hull and Wakefield No2 Last feels they can now kick-start their campaign. He said: “I have been waiting for an opportunity as a head coach for a number of years now and I feel as though I have served my apprenticeship. I’m absolutely over the moon. And I’m looking forward now to influencing the current group of players we have and putting my stamp on things.
