Jamie Jones-Buchanan will be ‘great’ for Leeds Rhinos says Adam Cuthbertson

FORMER TEAM-MATE Adam Cuthbertson reckons Jamie Jones-Buchanan is a “great” appointment as Leeds Rhinos’ interim-coach.
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Cuthbertson played alongside Jones-Buchanan for four seasons before two years under him as an assistant-boss.

Jones-Buchanan was placed in caretaker charge when previous coach Richard Agar stepped down on Monday and Cuthbertson reckons he can turn around Rhinos’ poor start to the season.

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Leeds, who face Castleford Tigers in a sixth-round Betfred Challenge Cup derby on Saturday, have won only once in six games this year, but Cuthbertson insisted: “I think it’s a great decision by the club and I hope they genuinely give him a chance to take them forward.”

Leeds Rhinos interim head coach Jamie Jones-Buchanan. Picture: Phil Daly/Leeds Rhinos/SWpix.com.Leeds Rhinos interim head coach Jamie Jones-Buchanan. Picture: Phil Daly/Leeds Rhinos/SWpix.com.
Leeds Rhinos interim head coach Jamie Jones-Buchanan. Picture: Phil Daly/Leeds Rhinos/SWpix.com.

He added: “He is the heart and soul of the club and, if there’s anyone who can get them up for it and get them through this adversity, Jonesy is the man. I believe that wholeheartedly.”

Jones-Buchanan joined Rhinos’ backroom staff at the end of 2018, when he retired as a player, but has no experience as a head coach.

Cuthbertson, who is now a player/assistant-coach at Featherstone Rovers, stressed: “He is smart. Everyone’s heard him talk and knows he’s smart, but he has a proper rugby IQ as well.

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“He thinks a little bit differently to others, a bit more outside the box and that’s what excites teams and gets teams up.

Adam Cuthbertson. Picture: Steve Riding.Adam Cuthbertson. Picture: Steve Riding.
Adam Cuthbertson. Picture: Steve Riding.

“I am really excited to watch Leeds for the next couple of weeks and see what they can do for him.”

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