Blake Austin wants boss Rohan Smith to stay “embarrassed” - as it means Leeds Rhinos will keep winning.
The former Super League champions seek a third win in four games since the Australian took charge when they visit Huddersfield tonight. Rookie head coach Smith, 41, has quickly helped breathe fresh life into a confidence-drained squad that were flirting with relegation. Fellow Aussie Austin has certainly looked a different player.
The elusive stand-off had struggled after moving from Warrington in the off-season. But he looked a class act again as rampant Leeds thrashed his former club Wolves 40-4 last Friday. Austin, 31, said: “Only knowing Rohan for a few weeks, he’s probably a little embarrassed for getting mentioned so often about turning the place around.