Some teenage rookies could get a first team chance during Leeds Rhinos’ injury pile-up, coach Rohan Smith says.
Outside-back Riley Lumb and second-row Ben Littlewood have been drafted into Rhinos’ initial squad for today’s visit to Hull FC and will make their debut if selected. The 21 also includes full-back Alfie Edgell, with two Betfred Super League appearances to his name and centre Ned McCormack who made his first team debut against Warrington Wolves earlier this month. A fifth 19-year-old in the squad is half-back Jack Sinfield.
He said: “Some of the injuries are relatively short-term, whether they are back could determine if those opportunities come for a debut or a second or third game or whatever for those young guys. But we are excited by the youth coming through and the only way to get experience is by getting experience. There could be some great opportunities for them.
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