Benji Marshall 'unsure' if John Bateman will remain a Tiger

But Tigers coach Benji Marshall admits he is unsure if the English international will return to the club in January. Despite Marshall rubbishing suggestions he and the back-rower have had a falling out after he was granted a release to finish the 2024 season with Warrington in the Super League, there has been uncertainty around when he will return to pre-season or if he will at all. “I’m actually unsure, to be honest,” Marshall replied when asked if Bateman would return. “What I will say though is what’s been reported about is false, I haven’t had a falling out with John. “I’ve had honest discussions and in-house discussions around where John’s future is. Those discussions will remain private, but the things that have been reported are not true.”