Zak Hardaker is on course to make his second debut for Leeds Rhinos this week. Hardaker's first appearance for the Rhinos since rejoining the club was put on hold after he suffered a seizure away from training in the days leading up to the win against Hull Kingston Rovers.
Hardaker has been through a stringent and extensive return-to-play protocol since then, and has now returned to full training. Speaking ahead of his first match in charge of the club, new Leeds coach Rohan Smith revealed that Hardaker has had a 'very good progression' in his recovery and providing he clears the remaining hurdles, he will be selected for Sunday's trip to Salford.
"He got through a good session yesterday and he needs to get through another session and have another assessment from the doctor and he could well be available for selection," Smith said, before confirming: "If he's available to me for selection, he will be selected.
