Rhyse Martin admitted he was still trying to come to terms with Kruise Leeming’s shock departure from Leeds Rhinos following last night’s derby defeat at Castleford Tigers. But the popular second-rower believes Rohan Smith’s side are well placed to cope with Leeming’s exit with the emergence of Jarrod O’Connor.
With Corey Johnson also rated highly at Headingley – and second-rower James Bentley able to play at hooker – Martin feels the Rhinos have sufficient quality in the game’s most pivotal position. Rugby League Live broke the news of Leeming’s impending move from Leeds shortly before their 14-8 loss at Wheldon Road on Thursday night in front of the live Sky Sports cameras.
“The first I heard of it was after the Cas game,” Martin told Rugby League Live. “I’m not too sure what to say on that and I guess we’ll hear more about it during the week.
