Leeds Rhinos marquee signing Trent Merrin back in Australia on compassionate grounds
Leeds Rhinos forward Trent Merrin has returned home to Australia on compassionate leave following a family bereavement.
Merrin joined Rhinos from Penrith Panthers in the off-season as a marquee player and is ever-present so far.
Rhinos chief executive Gary Hetherington confirmed he is expected back in Leeds at the end of this week.