Rohan Smith has eased expectations surrounding new signing Leon Ruan following an impressive debut for Leeds Rhinos. The teenage back-rower stood out in the defeat to Wakefield Trinity, creating one of the Rhinos' second-half tries.
Ruan, who was nominated for League 1 young player of the year in 2022, has arrived at the club from Doncaster. He wasted little time setting his stall out, with his impressive line break and pass creating Kruise Leeming's try in the second half.
Smith was impressed with his new recruit but suggested that regular first-team action was still some way off for the 19-year-old. "Leon found out what it's like playing against some Super League experience," Smith said.
