Bateman on NRL clubs’ target list

Correspondent

Wigan loose forward John Bateman is a recruitment target for at least three NRL clubs, according to a report in Australia.

The Sydney Morning Herald maintains that the 21-year-old is seen as a potential recruit by St George-Illawarra, Sydney Roosters and the Melbourne Storm.

Australian coaches apparently see the aggressive and assertive back rower as being young enough to adjust well to life Down Under.