The Kangaroos are in the city ahead of Saturday’s third and final ABK Beer Ashes Test against England at AMT Headingley. It is the first time the ground has staged an Ashes clash since 1982, but the Aussies played a World Cup tie there against Fiji three years ago.
Leeds’ Aussie connections go back more than a century and have remained as strong as ever during the Super League era. Ahead of the this weekend’s sold-out international, here’s the Yorkshire Evening Post’s Dream Team of Australians who have played for Rhinos during the summer era, plus our choice as coach.
7. Stand-off: Rob Lui (2019-21)
Challenge Cup winner in 2020, he was held together by bandages, but proved a quality addition. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
8. Scrum-half: Andrew Dunemann (2003-5)
Also played at hooker and stand-off and was excellent value. A World Club champion in his final season. Photo: Steve Riding
9. Prop: Adam Cuthbertson (2015-2020)
Was a Man of Steel nominee in his debut season and a star of that year's treble success. Went on to win both the Grand Final and Challenge Cup a second time. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA wire
10. Hooker: Danny Buderus (2009-11)
Probably the last really big-name Aussie to play for Leeds, he was a class act and outstanding when Rhinos defied the odds to win the Grand Final from fifth in his final season. Photo: Steve Riding
11. Mitch Garbutt (2015-18)
Joined Rhinos in June, 2015 and had a winner's medal in all three domestic competitions before the end of October. Won a second Grand Final two years later. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: Brett Delaney (2010-18)
Signed as a centre, but played for Rhinos mainly in the second-row. Won Super League three times and the Challenge Cup twice. Photo: Bruce Rollinson