Oliver Gildart is set for a shock return to Super League with Leeds Rhinos. Rugby League Live understands a deal has been agreed in principle that will see the Wests Tigers centre link up with the Rhinos for the rest of the season.
However, the deal will not be a permanent one, with the former Wigan Warriors star set to sign for the new NRL outfit Redcliffe Dolphins in 2023. The 25-year-old is understood to have agreed on a deal with Wayne Bennett's side but will be allowed to leave his current club with immediate effect.
Gildart has dropped down the pecking order since his arrival down under and has recently been training away from the first team. As a result, it's thought Gildart's motivation to make the move stems from his desire to feature in the World Cup at the end of the season. The 25-year-old is keen to maximise his opportunities and fears that ending the year away from first grade would hamper his chances of making Shaun Wane's squad.
