Paul played one season for the Giants, making the Challenge Cup final in 2006

Robbie Paul has backed his former club Huddersfield Giants to break into Super League's top four this season.

The current Salford player spent one season at the Giants, helping them to the 2006 Challenge Cup final.

"Huddersfield's youth development is excellent and we are now seeing that on the field," Paul told the BBC's Super League Show.

"They have one of the biggest packs in the competition and have recruited extremely well in the off-season."

Huddersfield opened their Super League XIV campaign with an impressive 30-8 win at Catalans Dragons on Saturday.

It gave Nathan Brown his first competitive win as Giants head coach.

Paul added: "They look slick, with every player wanting the ball and turning up in the right positions at the right time.

"One thing the Giants are very proud of is the fact they only have two players that are not available to play for home nations.

"When I was there a few years ago, the young British lads impressed me and now they are in the first team.

"Nathan Brown as head coach is an excellent appointment too."

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