New signings Lachie Miller, Matt Frawley and Andy Ackers are set to pull on a Leeds jersey for the first time in the annual Wetherby Whaler Festive Challenge. Rhinos’ 21 for the game also includes familiar faces from the established squad, along with a handful of highly-rated youngsters who have been training with the senior group.
Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe was invited to a training session at Rhinos’ Kirkstall base this week. Here’s 17 images of preparations for next Tuesday’s pre-season opener.
13. Lee Kershaw
Former Wakefield Trinity winger Lee Kershaw has been training with Rhinos as he looks for a new club. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
14. Lachie Miller
Rhinos' new full-back Lachie Miller warms up at training ahead of his first appearance in the Boxing Day derby with Wakefield Trinity. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
15. Rohan Smith
Rhinos coach Rohan Smith surpervises pre-season training. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
16. Lee Kershaw
Lee Kershaw is staying fit in pre-season with Rhinos, after becoming a free-agent following his departure from next week's opponents Wakefield Trinity. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
17. Ned McCormack
Teenage winger/centre Ned McCormack has been named in Rhinos' squad for Boxing Day. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe