Leeds Rhinos' hopes of signing Oliver Gildart could have been squashed after Wests Tigers had second thoughts on the move. Rugby League Live revealed yesterday that the Rhinos were set to bring in Gildart for the remainder of the season but sources claim the deal has hit a bump in the road after his parent club put the brakes on a UK return.
One source Down Under insisted the deal wasn't dead in the water but claimed it was now 'unlikely' to be completed. The reasons for Wests' change of heart is unclear but with Super League's signing deadline just over a week away, there is now a danger that time will run out.
Wests' apparent resistance is peculiar given Gildart hasn't played in the NRL for over two months. Tim Sheens was named as the club's new head coach on Thursday but it's unclear if that is a reason behind their change in stance.
