Kruise Leeming will continue as Leeds Rhinos' first-choice starting hooker for the foreseeable future, Rohan Smith has confirmed. Leeming started last weekend's season opener against Warrington Wolves, with Jarrod O'Connor settling for a place on the interchange bench.
O'Connor's form in the second half of last season saw him emerge as Leeds' starting hooker for their remarkable run to the Super League Grand Final. But Leeming was given the nod against the Wolves last Thursday, where the Rhinos were beaten in the opening match of the new season.
Leeds return home to Headingley this weekend to face Hull FC, where former hooker Brad Dwyer is likely to be among their 17. And Smith said that Leeming will be given the nod once again, with O'Connor likely to be on the bench to cover both the hooking and loose-forward positions.
