Justin Sangare says he has realised a dream by signing for Leeds Rhinos as he gears up for the next chapter of his career. The France prop has joined Rohan Smith’s side from Toulouse Olympique, where he carved out an impressive reputation.
Sangare has signed a two-year contract at Headingley and revealed he has followed the club’s fortunes since childhood. The 24-year-old watched on from afar as the Rhinos’ so-called Golden Generation of homegrown stars, led by legends such as Kevin Sinfield, Danny McGuire and Rob Burrow, enjoyed serial successes.
Sangare, who featured in Sunday’s 26-4 pre-season friendly defeat at Hull Kingston Rovers, told Leeds Live: “When I was young, I followed Leeds Rhinos very closely – they were my dream club. I remember watching Rob Burrow, Kevin Sinfield and a lot of the other guys. That made me dream a lot to go and play in Super League and maybe one day pull on the Leeds Rhinos jersey.”
