Honestly not sure on this one, not like he's a young lad who needs to be tested at a different level and won't really make much difference cap wise.

Would rather have him here nurturing the u23 team

Great bloke who always ready to have a natter. Good luck rich

Yes good luck indeed. Rich is a great visionary player and low maintenance as well and he's never ever once let us down But at this point in his career he wants to be playing games in the highest possible 'company' and with some quality players so he has decided to take the opportunity at Leigh. It could have been worse!!!!!! I guess a lot depends on if our lot want him back!

Thats probably the reason its a loan rather then a perm deal.

You have to consider what is best for the player and I think he has earnt the right to keep playing at a higher level than under 23 reserves of that's what he want, this will allow him to play a good level and potentially earn himself a deal for next year.

I wouldn't rule out him playing first team for Hull again either.

would like to see him taking some steps into coaching at the club, similar to what Hull have done with RH, but he might want to play some rugby whilst he can

The could well be the start of a cull to release enough salary cap to bring Benji in next season.

It's a 2 month loan deal!

I think Whiting's value to the club is far greater than any salary he will be drawing as has been proven on numerous occasions over the years. He is still the only player in superleague to play 1 to 13 in a single season! A feat that will probably not be repeated. If he has any coaching aspirations I'd like to think, given his obvious talents and character that the club has plans to retain him in some capacity. If he makes a permanent move away from the club I can't imagine many having anything but praise for him and his service to our club.

Spoilsport!!