Cougars new boys Craig Moss and Tom Burton have both been handed starting numbers in Barry Eaton’s 2010 squad.

Former Hunslet utility back Moss has been handed No 2 and Huddersfield capture Burton No 3, suggesting the pair could team up on Cougars’ right side.

Fellow new arrivals Sam Crowther, Richard Jones and Chris Baines will wear 19, 21 and 23 respectively.

Daley Williams is promoted from No 20 to No 4, while Scott Law will wear No 10 after being No 17 last season.

Meanwhile, Cougars chief Eaton put his squad through their paces on Tuesday in their final training session before a short festive break.

Cougars had been due to play their first pre-season trial match at Hunslet on Sunday but the game was called off 25 minutes before kick-off when the referee deemed the pitch unplayable.

Eaton had intended to use the game to blood his new signings while trying out combinations and was left frustrated by the cancellation.

He said: “I was a bit disappointed by the game being called off, especially after getting to the ground and being ready to go.

“I was disappointed for the boys because they were keen to play and all looked after themselves really well over Christmas.

“It’s frustrating when you've done all this preparation and then it’s called off so close to kick-off.

“We felt the pitch was safe to play on but the referee didn’t agree with us.”

Meanwhile, Cougars have announced a home friendly against Halifax on Friday, January 15 (7.30pm).

Cougars squad numbers: 1 George Raynor, 2 Craig Moss, 3 Tom Burton, 4 Daley Williams, 5 Gav Duffy, 6 Jonny Presley, 7 Danny Jones, 8 Andy Shickell, 9 James Feather, 10 Scott Law, 11 Will Cartledge, 12 Olly Pursglove, 13 Carl Hughes, 14 Jamaine Wray, 15 Greg Nicholson, 16 Brendon Rawlins, 17 Ryan Benjafield, 18 James Haythornthwaite, 19 Sam Crowther, 20 Dan Belcher, 21 Richard Jones, 22 Ben Sagar, 23 Chris Baines, 24 Tom Hall.

  • Cougars have extended the their early-bird discount on season tickets until January 15. Ground season tickets (standing) are currently available at £100.