One thing you can't accuse Rohan Smith of is playing it safe. The Leeds Rhinos head coach is quickly developing a reputation as an idiosyncratic thinker after a string of eye-catching decisions in preparation for the new season.
Leeds Rhinos' recruitment drive for the forthcoming season has had people intrigued and perplexed in equal measure. Eight signings have been made, but five of them only have eight Super League appearances between them. Meanwhile, players like Zak Hardaker, Liam Sutcliffe and Brad Dwyer have been allowed to leave for rival Super League clubs.
Ever since his arrival he has attempted to reinvent players in different positions. Morgan Gannon, widely regarded as one of the best young players on the planet, is being coached to play in the halves despite being a recognised back-rower. Other players have gone through similar, though less radical, changes.
