Derrell Olpherts (centre) celebrates scoring a try for Leeds at Magic Weekend in 2023. (Image: PA.)
Wakefield Trinity have made a significant signing ahead of their Betfred Championship opener against the Bradford Bulls on Friday night.
They have snapped up winger Derrell Olpherts from Leeds Rhinos, with the 32-year-old having fallen out of favour at Headingley.
He had not played a game under Rohan Smith this term for the Super League heavyweights, but Trinity head coach Daryl Powell knows just how big a talent he is bringing to Belle Vue.
Olpherts played under Powell at Castleford, and the wing man notched an impressive 36 tries in 65 appearances for the Tigers.
The Wakefield-born talent is playing for his hometown club for the first time, and he needs just six more appearances to reach 200 for his career.
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