SHEFFIELD Tigers are set to make a significant announcement at their Championship clash with Edinburgh on Thursday.

Club bosses have confirmed they have already agreed terms with a rider to launch their team building for 2019 – even though the team building restrictions have not yet been put in place.

The Sheffield Window Centre-backed club say they have concluded business with an ‘exciting talent’ to kick off plans.

“It’s a big season for us in 2019 because we have to show character to bounce back after this one,” said co-promoter Damien Bates.

“We have signed a rider who will become an asset of the club and we owe it to our loyal fans to give them the news first on Thursday night.

“It’s the last team event at Owlerton of the season before we stage the Championship Riders’ Individual so I’d urge all Sheffield fans to get down here and back the lads.”