PANTHERS MAKE COOK MOVE

PETERBOROUGH have completed the signing of Ben Cook to make his Premiership debut with the club next season.

Cook steps up to the top-flight after two successful seasons with Poole at Championship level, and he will also remain with the Pirates in 2023.

Panthers co-promoter Carl Johnson said: “Ben was always a rider who everybody involved wanted to bring into the club, and from watching his races and talking to different people, he’s someone we feel can do really well in the Premiership.

“He’s quick, he’s lightweight and he’s certainly not afraid to put himself in positions. I think he will make himself a real fans’ favourite in the same way that Benjamin (Basso) did last year when he came into the team.

“Ben is a talented motorcyclist, and I think it’s a good move for him, and obviously for us as a club we know how the Australians love the Showground.

“We’re really looking forward to working with him. I’ve had lots of communication with him, everything is positive from his side, he wants to make the step up and he feels it’s the right time.”