Cronulla ace Valentine Holmes hasn’t given up 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 with the Gold Coast.
Holmes says he’s not disappointed with the move despite offseason 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 told AAP on Wednesday.
“Obviously I’d love to play full-back but I’m just grateful I’m playing,”
The 22-year-old said although his immediate focus was to keep learning he was also eyeing the record books.
“The club try record is 19. I’ve equalled that so I want to try and get above it if I can,” he said.