So is it possible to select a team of players who spent time in Rhinos’ system and are now at other top-flight clubs, all playing in their correct position (spoiler alert, yes)?
All featured in or qualified for Rhinos' lower grades. We haven’t included overseas players (for example Konrad Hurrell or King Vuniyayawa) or anyone who played first team rugby league elsewhere before joining Leeds, such as Kyle Amor or Alex Mellor.
How would this side do against the current Rhinos team and can you come up with a better Rhinos old boys 17?
How would this side do against the current Rhinos team and can you come up with a better Rhinos old boys 17?
7. Scrum-half: Luke Gale (Hull FC)
Began his career in Leeds' academy and played for Harlequins, Bradford Bulls and Castleford Tigers before returning home. He joined Hull in pre-season. Photo: Anna Gowthorpe/SWpix.com
8. Prop: Brad Singleton (Wigan Warriors)
A Challenge Cup champion this year, Singleton won that trophy and the Grand Final twice each with Rhinos. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Hooker: Paul McShane (Castleford Tigers)
Highly-rated in Rhinos' academy, he made 55 Super League apprearances from 2009-2015 and had a spell with Wakefield before finding his home at Castleford. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. Prop: Daniel Smith (Castleford Tigers)
Didn't play a game for Leeds, but featured in the top-flight with Wakefield Trinity and Huddersfield Giants and is now a mainstay at his hometown club. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Second-row: Alex Sutcliffe (Castleford Tigers)
Sutcliffe, an Oulton Raiders product, was the YEP's Shooting Star in 2020, but opted to join Tigers at the end of last season for more first team opportunities. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: Kallum Watkins (Salford Red Devils)
Won every domestic honour with Rhinos and captained the club as a centre, but is now impressing in a new role for the team he supported as a youngster. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com