Jack Sinfield is hoping for more game-time after making an assured senior debut for Leeds Rhinos during the Easter Monday defeat at Castleford Tigers. The highly-rated half-back and fellow Academy graduate Max Simpson were promoted to the first-team squad at Headingley during the off-season.
They have adapted well to a full-time environment, prompting interim head coach Jamie Jones-Buchanan to hand the 17-year-olds their senior bows in the televised clash at Wheldon Road. Sinfield grew into the game and his grubber kick created Leeds’ first try for Rhyse Martin and the teenager played the full 80 minutes as his family – including father and legendary former Rhinos skipper Kevin Sinfield – watched on from the stands.
Having got his first taste of Super League action, the Saddleworth Rangers product is hoping to feature in Friday’s pivotal home clash with Toulouse Olympique. Reflecting on his debut, Sinfield said: “I was alright. The more important thing is the team and we didn’t get the win, but hopefully we can bounce back on Friday and come up with some points then.
