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The Bulletin looks at five players incoming Titans coach Justin Holbrook could bring from St Helens

AS the Gold Coast Titans prepare to welcome new coach Justin Holbrook in the coming months, the Bulletin looks at five players he could look to bring with him from UK Super League club St Helens.

AS the Gold Coast Titans prepare to welcome new coach Justin Holbrook in the coming months, the Bulletin looks at five players he could look to bring with him from UK Super League club St Helens.

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JONNY LOMAX (FIVE-EIGHTH/FULLBACK)

The 28-year-old has been a revelation for St Helens since being moved to five-eighth by Holbrook, playing a crucial role in their charge to the top of the Super League ladder.

Jonny Lomax in action for England at the 2017 World Cup. Picture: Mark Stewart
Jonny Lomax in action for England at the 2017 World Cup. Picture: Mark Stewart

TOMMY MAKINSON (FULLBACK/WING)

Capped four times by England, the 2018 Super League Dream Team member, 27, has the versatility and football nous to make a fist of life in the NRL.

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LUKE THOMPSON (PROP)

At 24 and with four Tests already under his belt, Thompson’s best football is ahead of him and could add some much-needed engine-room muscle to the Titans.

Tommy Makinson scores a try for England against New Zealand last year. Picture: Michael Steele/Getty Images
Tommy Makinson scores a try for England against New Zealand last year. Picture: Michael Steele/Getty Images

REGAN GRACE (WING)

Still just 22, the Welsh international is a proven tryscorer for the Saints, bagging 47 four-pointers in 84 appearances since making his debut in 2016.

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JAMES ROBY (HOOKER)

With his 34th birthday looming in November, the 15-year Saints veteran is at long odds to make the move Down Under.

However, with Nathan Peats and Mitch Rein inconsistent throughout 2019, the Titans could do worse than turn to the 30-Test Englishman.

Hooker James Roby. Picture: AAPImage/David Rowland
Hooker James Roby. Picture: AAPImage/David Rowland

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