Caius Faatili named Glen's Player of the Month for May

Wakefield Trinity’s Caius Faatili is the convincing winner of Glen’s Player of the Month for May.

The powerhouse prop appeared in all three games for Trinity last month, and it is perhaps his performances against both French outfits that make him a worthy winner of this month’s accolade.

Firstly, Faatili featured for Trinity against league leaders Leeds Rhinos at the start of May, in a valiant display despite falling to a 40-22 defeat.

As Wakefield headed back home for Round 11, ‘Captain Chaos’ went on to star in his side’s 58-10 rout of Catalans Dragons, where he produced a magnificent 17-minute hat-trick, as well as ten tackle busts.

In the final round of May, there was even more success for Faatili and Trinity away in the city of Toulouse.

Another one of his explosive carries saw Faatili burst through the line to touch down and level the scores in a scorching south of France.

Daryl Powell’s side then withstood a late comeback from the hosts, who are notorious for causing plenty of problems on home soil. And Faatili, of course, was at the heart of action, helping Wakefield secure a victory in France after losing on each of their previous seven visits there.

Let’s not forget the number 16’s monstrous metre-making - Faatili made an impressive 207 metres across those two matches; all in just a combined 77-minute stint!

Did you know he is also his side’s top tackle buster of the season with 39? This month has highlighted just how dangerous he can be when he's at his very best.

Overall, it’s been a strong month for Faatili and Trinity as they look to push for a second top six finish in as many seasons.

May’s other contenders were Jason Qareqare (Castleford Tigers), Tom Davies and Peta Hiku (both Hull KR), Josh Charnley (Leigh Leopards), and Toby King (Warrington Wolves).

The battle for who will follow Faatili as Glen's Player of the Month for June will continue on Thursday with Warrington Wolves and Leeds Rhinos' top two clash that can be seen live on Sky Sports from 8pm. The remaining Round 15 fixtures will take place across that weekend.

The shortlist will be announced at the end of the month.