Val still covets fullback

CRONULLA ace Valentine Holmes hasn’t given up on wearing the NRL club’s No.1 jersey long-term.

After starting the season in his preferred position at fullback, the Queensland and Kangaroos star was shifted back to the right wing by coach Shane Flanagan and will again line up there for Saturday’s clash against the Gold Coast.

Holmes says he’s not disappointed with the move despite off-season arrival Josh Dugan seemingly cementing himself in the fullback role.

“There’s no promises in NRL or any sport unless you’re Johnathan Thurston or someone like that,” he said.

Holmes, who rated the Sharks’ 26-22 win over Penrith last round as their best this year, expects the game against the Titans to be physical.

“It’s definitely going to be won in the middle ruck. Whoever wins that contest will win the game,” he said.