WARRINGTON Wolves' outgoing Director of Youth Performance John Bastian has been confirmed as Featherstone Rovers' new head coach.

Bastian, who played for Rovers in the 80s and 90s, will join the club on December 1 after signing a three year contract at the club, with the intention of spearheading their attempt to break into Super League.

Bastian said: “I am really excited about what is happening at Featherstone Rovers.

"After a long conversation with Chairman Mark Campbell and Chief Executive Craig Poskitt it is clear we all share the same vision and aspirations.

"I am hopeful of Super League in the not too distant future with Rovers and feel this is an exciting chapter in the clubs history.

“I am relishing the challenge of being a head coach at Featherstone Rovers.

"I have built up a strong knowledge of the game during my time at both Warrington Wolves and Leeds Rhinos.

"I have been fortunate to work under one of the best coaches in the world in Tony Smith for 9 years and feel this experience will stand me in good stead."