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SHEFFIELD Eagles have solved their problems at hooker and left Doncaster with a headache ahead of the derby game.
Craig Cook has switched clubs to join the Eagles who have lost regular number nine Andy Boothroyd for the rest of the season.
It's another blow to the Dons who have lost yet another of their core of experienced players as they struggle after going into administration.
Eagles coach Mark Aston welcomed Cook back for a second spell at Don Valley as the team bid to charge into the Championship play-off places.
"Craig wants another chance and is ready to fight for a place and play reserve grade if he has to," said Aston. "He wants to show us that he has sorted his fitness out and got his mind on the job.
"There's no doubt about his ability and I'm delighted to bring him back to the club after having lost Andy Boothroyd through work commitments.
"We can expect that Craig will want to impress and fetch something to the party and if he does that he'll be a useful signing."
Cook is set to join a pack that includes Peter Green and Michael Haley who made the switch from Doncaster in recent weeks.
Sunday's derby clash is being played at Featherstone Rovers' ground (kick-off 3pm) because the Keepmoat Stadium is unavailable.
Cook was Eagles' first choice hooker at the start of last season playing in 10 games, scoring three tries before but leaving mid-season.
His bustling 'cheeky' style and ability to spark things from acting half-back could be vital with some tough games coming up.
But Aston's hopes of persuading Huddersfield Giants forward Joe Walsh to extend his loan spell at Don Valley have been dashed.
The 21-year-old back rower has turned down an offer to stay until the end of the season because of injury problems.
Aston said: "Joe has been playing for most of the season with a dodgy shoulder and he wants to have an op asap.
"We'll have to see what happens next year – we're still in the market and will be talking to him because I know he enjoyed the loan spell."
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