Wigan Warriors v Wakefield Trinity - Chris Chester hoping Reece Lyne will sign deserved new contract

Great player and person: Wakefield coach Chris Chester is a big admirer of Reece Lyne. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

COACH CHRIS Chester hopes to soon see Reece Lyne extend his contract as the England centre prepares to play his 200th game for the club tonight.

Lyne, 28, will reach the milestone when they visit Wigan Warriors for their Super League clash.

He made his Trinity debut against Bradford Bulls in 2013 having joined from Hull FC and has gone on to develop into one of the competition’s leading centres.

“I can’t speak highly enough of Reece, not just as a rugby player, but as a person,” said Chester.

“He has given his all for this club and we’re hopeful he will be here for a few more years yet.

“Talks are ongoing with regards an extension to his contract and he deserves all the plaudits he gets.

“He has shown this year how important he is to Wakefield Trinity.”

Lyne has proved a consistent force on Trinity’s right edge.