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Daily Mirror
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David Craven

Huddersfield star Jake Connor told he is not fit enough after being dropped to reserves

Huddersfield boss Ian Watson says axed Great Britain star Jake Connor needs reserves action - as he’s not fit enough for Super League.

The mercurial stand-off, 28, will play for the second string on Friday night rather than the televised clash at Leeds. Struggling Giants have lost four of their last five games but Watson reckons they can kick-start without their big signing from Hull.

He said: “He needs some more miles in his legs and extra strengthening work around his knee.

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