Leeds Rhinos Bolstered by Injury Returns Ahead of St Helens Clash
In a boost for Leeds Rhinos ahead of their upcoming match against reigning champions St Helens, head coach Rohan Smith has provided an update on the fitness of several key players. The Rhinos have endured a challenging start to the Super League season, suffering a heavy defeat to the Catalans Dragons in their previous outing.
However, Smith revealed that there are positive developments on the injury front, with two major players set to return to the lineup. Commenting in a pre-match press conference, the coach stated, “Tom Holroyd is progressing but quite slowly, so he’s not got a return-to-play date yet but we’re hoping that it’s relatively soon.” Holroyd, who missed the Rivals Round in March due to an elbow injury, has been plagued by numerous fitness concerns in recent times.
The news gets better for Leeds, as Smith confirmed the impending returns of both Harry Newman and Brodie Croft. On Croft, the coach said, “He’s back into full training with a view to play this weekend. Obviously, he’s a top-quality player and he’s played well this year. Brodie’s been probably one of our most consistent player this year. It’ll be great to have him back.” The inclusion of Croft in the halves could provide a significant boost to the Rhinos’ attacking prowess, which has been hindered by injuries to key backline players.
Equally important is the return of centre Harry Newman, who has been sidelined with a back injury. Smith commented, “Yeah, Harry’s back, he’s been in full training this week as well, so pending if everything pulls up after today’s session, he’ll be back in the mix on Friday as well.” The availability of both Newman and Croft will be crucial as Leeds Rhinos look to avoid a repeat of their previous defeats to St Helens in the Super League and Challenge Cup competitions.
Fans can tune in to watch the highly anticipated clash between Leeds Rhinos and St Helens on Friday, May 24th, at 8 pm, live on Sky Sports Main Event and Action.
“Brodie’s been probably one of our most consistent player this year. It’ll be great to have him back.”
- Rohan Smith, Leeds Rhinos Head Coach
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