Damien Blanch

Able to play in either the wing or centre position, Blanch signed on loan for Widnes while at Castleford Tigers and has been there since 2006.

He also earned a call up to the Ireland international squad at the end of the 2006 season and has this year impressed for Widnes, scoring 19 tries in 27 games.

Before moving to England, Blanch enjoyed a spell with Penrith Panthers and will be a great asset to the Wildcats' squad in Super League XIII.

Name: Damien Blanch
D.O.B: 24/5/83
Position: Wing
Club: Wakefield Wildcats
Place of birth: Hornsby, Australia
Previous clubs: Widness Vikings, Penrith Panthers
Height: 5ft 11
Weight: 94kg
Honours: Ireland, NSW
Professional debut: 2006

What's your favourite meal?
Steak Sandwich

Who's the best / most talented player you have played with?
Daniel Bradley

Who's the toughest / hardest player you have played against?
Greg Shultz

Who's longest in the shower?
Liam Finn

Who has the worst dress sense in the squad?
Tez O'Connor

Who is the joker of the squad?
Wayne Kerr

Who would you least like to share a room with?
Tez O'Connor

The one person you would be happy to be stuck on a desert island with?
Kate Hudson..!