Winger Matty Russell’s ill-fated spell ends next Wednesday - the day before Rhinos visit his parent club Warrington Wolves - and, barring injuries, won’t be extended, but Wigan Warriors prop Sam Eseh is set to make his second successive appearance when London Broncos visit AMT Headingley tomorrow . Russell joined Rhinos in May during an injury crisis in the backs, but suffered concussion and knee damage in the first half of his debut at St Helens and has not played since.
It’s just opportunities have not been there for him, so he probably won’t be returning.” Eseh began a two-month loan in the week of the Leigh match and made a solid debut off the bench. He has been named in Rhinos’ initial squad for Saturday’s game and is settling in “very well” according to Walker. “He’s a great kid,” he said of the 21-year-old Leeds-born forward, who spent time on loan at Castleford Tigers earlier this year.