Huddersfield Giants boss Rick Stone has not ruled out a possible appearance for new signing Shannon Wakeman against Workington Town this afternoon.

The Australian prop has signed a two-year deal with the Super League outfit and Stone indicated he could get a few minutes - providing his flight arrives on time.

But he did confirm that new signing from Bradford, Adam O’Brien, would play hooker and skipper the side in today’s friendly at the John Smith’s Stadium, kick-off 3pm.

Stone has named a mixed squad with youth and several first teamers to take on Town and he wants to have another good look at his younger players.

“Some of them will get a real good opportunity to present themselves and put their hand up for a first 17 jumper,” he said.

“A few will go on to face Warrington next Wednesday and a few will challenge for a spot in week one, so this is another game for me to get a good look at them, which is important.

“We’ve managed our friendlies around preparing for week one and the likes of Adam O’Brien, Daniel Smith, Oli Roberts and Nathan Mason have aspirations to force their way into the first team.

“Sam Wood, our young centre, is another and Darnell McIntosh, our young full-back who had a pretty good start to the season against Bradford, is keen to put his hand up.

“But they are all keen to show they have plenty to offer.”