At strength to face the Wolves

last season, arrived in England on Saturday but Stone wanted to see how the player acclimatised before fielding him against the Wolves.

“We will have to see how he balances up first,” said Stone.

“He has only just arrived and the jet-lag can knock you a bit and it has been pretty warm in Australia so he’ll need to get used to the cold.

“If he comes through the start of the week feeling fit and healthy maybe he will get some minutes against Warrington.”

The Giants go into that game on the back of two pre-season victories at the John Smith’s Stadium against Championship outfit Bradford Bulls and then a 16-14 success over League One side Workington Town.

Stone fielded a side predominantly made up of youngsters against Cumbrians and was impressed by how they performed.

“It was definitely a good workout and served a purpose as we needed some game-time for the boys who are not likely to be involved against Warrington on Wednesday,” said Stone, the Wolves were also winners in a friendly at the weekend as they notched a 24-22 success at Rochdale Hornets.

“The majority of them were involved against Bradford last Sunday and again they did well.

“It gave some of younger players the chance to play alongside the seniors, but the way the game finished it was nearly an Under 19s team that saw the game out.

“We were happy with it, but now we will produce something that looks like out strongest side in the week.

“Give or take a couple of players, we should have our strongest side out against Warrington.”

However, the game against Workington did show just how impressive some of the Giants young talent is and Stone added: