The Basingstoke Bison are delighted to announce the re-signing of their club captain Nicky Chinn

The Welshman feels he has unfinished business with the Herd and this time is determined to lift trophies for the Hampshire outfit

The 37-year-old was the Bison leading assists merchant last season with 62 and was also the club’s top British points scorer with an impressive 77 points to his name.

The experienced player who can slot into any forward line and give them an offensive punch was also sort after by the other clubs, but decided to stay with the Herd.

Bison player/coach Steve Moria is pleased to have Chinn back on board and confirmed he was will once again be the club captain.

Moria said: “Although he received higher offers from other clubs, Chinny has decided to sign for the Bison. He is a key player for this club and it is important for us to have him back in Basingstoke.

“ He is a natural leader and what I really want from him next season is lifting up a trophy for the Bison.”

Chinn is also delighted to back and said: “I had some offers, but I wanted to be on a team that was definitely challenging to win things and with a bunch of guys I enjoy playing with. The fans are also great in Basingstoke and I am looking forward to playing for them again.

“It was tough last season building a team from scratch, but with a full squad we proved what we could do and beat everyone. I think the majority of those players will be back. I enjoy watching the younger players improve and helping them out with the experience I have.”

His addition brings the number this year’s Bison squad to four following on from Moria, Sam Oakford and Tony Redmond.