Leeds Rhinos fullback Luke Hooley is set for a return to Batley Bulldogs. Rugby League Live understands Hooley is set to return to his former club on an initial short-term loan as he continues to find full match fitness.
Hooley suffered an ankle injury in the off-season and while he has successfully returned to the field in recent weeks for the Rhinos' reserves and first-team, he is set to continue his progress back at Mount Pleasant.
Coach Rohan Smith confirmed last month that the club was considering a loan move to the Championship for Hooley, having rejected an enquiry from Wakefield Trinity. But Richie Myler's late withdrawal last week saw Hooley feature in the Rhinos' loss to Hull KR.
