HULL KR: I'Anson wants his first team spot

CHAZ I'Anson has set his sights on regularly forcing his way into Justin Morgan's 17-man squad next season after agreeing a new one-year deal.

And he says he wants to repay the faith shown in him by the club over the past two years.

Having made 23 Super League appearances since his move to Craven Park, I'Anson has been steadily introduced to Super League rugby.

And with experience now under his belt at stand-off, hooker and in the backs, he feels he has a much better understanding of the game.

"I have been asked to play in a number of different positions and that has been good for me," the 22-year-old told the Mail.

"They didn't always suit me but it definitely developed my all round game.

"It has helped me realise the role played by the hooker and other players.

"It will all help me when I return to my usual role of stand-off or loose forward."

Stepping into the shoes of Paul Cooke on occasions last season, I'Anson showed he has true potential to become a Super League star.

And he says he owes Morgan a great deal for investing his time and effort into improving his game and giving him a structured introduction to top-flight rugby,

It has seen him progress in leaps and bounds since joining Rovers from Leeds Rhinos, and that is something not lost on I'Anson himself.

"Justin has brought my game on during the two years I have been here," he said.

"The club has invested a lot of time in me and it would be unfair of me to leave."

Despite attracting offers from other clubs, I'Anson felt it was only right to remain at the Robins, and has set his sights on winning a more regular first team spot in 2010.

"I feel I had a good year last season, but I still have improvements to make and next year I want to be more consistent," he said.

"The team spirit throughout the club is great and the club are on the up.

Looking back on his debut against Huddersfield back in 2007, I'Anson says both he and Rovers have come a long way.

"That game passed me by," he said.

"Games went past me before I could do anything about it.

"But now with the help of the coaching staff, I can go into games and adapt to the pace of the game.

"I feel more controlled with the quality players around me.

"Hopefully next season I can take that further."