Leeds Rhinos are working out the best course of action for their young stars and their development heading into 2023. With less than a month until the start of the Super League season, Rohan Smith and the coaching staff are assessing the progress of the more youthful members of their squad to determine where they are best suited to playing in the opening rounds of the season.
That could see them sent out on loan, play reserves, academy or for dual-registration partners Bradford Bulls, while another alternative is for them to work their way into Smith's first-team plans. Already, young halfback Kai Morgan has been loaned to Halifax Panthers to feature in their pre-season games and others could follow the same lead once the season starts.
Many of those younger players are likely to feature in the upcoming pre-season games, starting with Leigh Leopards this Saturday. The performances of certain members may dictate the course of action in the coming weeks.
