Jayden Nikorima aiming for Salford play-off push as top six spot awaits

JAYDEN Nikorima is ready to take another Salford stepping stone as he reaps the rewards of his sliding doors moment.

The half back is only at the Red Devils because he was sacked by Catalans for going to a gig after telling the club he was ill.

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But he could end up where they will not, in the play-offs – which will be sealed with a win at Hull FC today.

And showing they can do it away from home will definitely not be the end of something for Paul Rowley’s side, it will be the start of a mission to stun everyone and win Super League.

They will need to as they are not going to make the top two, meaning an away semi-final if they get there.

Nikorima said: “Making the play-offs isn’t the end of something, it’s the start of something. 100 per cent.

“We’ve a good crew here and a few of us are staying around for a while too, so hopefully we can keep building and go deep into the finals.

“It’s exciting times, the club’s moving in the right direction too. These are stepping stones towards us becoming a top two club.

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“And on the pitch, it comes down to consistency. We’re really good at home but we’ve fallen off on away trips and last week’s win over Catalans counts for nothing if we don’t back it up.”

Half back Nikorima, 27, has slotted in at Salford and scored one of the tries as the Red Devils got one over his former club.

Now life is pretty sweet after his own mistake left him out of a job.

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He added: “That was a good one. I had that match in the calendar for a while and it got a little bit personal out there.

“I liked the club and I wish I could’ve stayed in France longer but as one door closes, another door opens and I feel like I’m reaping the rewards.

“It’s been a great move for me.”