The Huddersfield Giants are in the process of finding a long-term replacement for Luke Robinson, who was relieved of his duties at the end of March. John Cartwright is among the candidates being considered for the position.
Cartwright recently stepped down from his role as head coach of Hull FC. Huddersfield's director of rugby, Andy Kelly, has been overseeing the search process and has expressed interest in Cartwright. However, Kelly emphasizes that the decision will not be rushed and that the club is taking a thorough approach to finding the right candidate.
The Giants are currently third from bottom in the Super League standings, with only two wins from their eight games this season. Kelly is looking for a coach who has a clear vision for the team's future and can understand the importance of the club in the community.
The recruitment process has been lengthy, with the club seeking expressions of interest from potential candidates rather than formal applications. This approach has allowed the Giants to consider coaches who may not have initially seen the team as a viable option.
The club's player recruitment strategy is also being taken into account, with the goal of ensuring that the new coach is comfortable with the players being targeted. An announcement on the new head coach is expected once the decision has been made.