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Matthew Shaw

Jamie Jones-Buchanan would love Zak Hardaker to make Leeds Rhinos return - but there's a catch

Jamie Jones-Buchanan has declared interest in bringing Zak Hardaker back to Leeds Rhinos - but insists it is not his decision to make. Hardaker is a free agent following his release from Wigan Warriors and has been linked with a shock move back to Headingley.

The Rhinos lost both Liam Sutcliffe and Tom Briscoe to injury during the win over Toulouse Olympique, further deepening the woeful injury crisis currently taking place at the club. Hardaker's availability and ability to play in the positions the Rhinos are currently short in provides the club with an interesting decision to make.

Hardaker won three Grand Finals and a Man of Steel award during his first spell with the club, eventually leaving in 2016. Jones-Buchanan played with Hardaker during his first stint and he said: "I hope Zak is well first a foremost. As you know, I have some really fond memories of Zak.

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