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Matthew Shaw

Leeds Rhinos face battle to retain Sam Walters as Rohan Smith faces tricky conundrum

On May 1st, Super League players without a contract for the 2024 season will be free to negotiate and sign contracts with rival clubs. Among those players will be Leeds Rhinos prop, Sam Walters.

The 22-year-old is entering the final months of his contract and his future at Headingley is unclear. Leeds' defeat to Leigh on Friday was the fourth consecutive game the towering prop wasn't selected for and with Walters currently not playing, the Rhinos are playing a risky game when it comes to his long-term future.

While clubs can't yet actively table offers for the forward, it's inevitable that a number of clubs will have circled his name and added him to the wishlist. Young British forwards are always in demand and when one of Walters' potential becomes available, clubs across Super League will be keen.

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