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.
19. Coach: Tony Smith (2004-7)
It's hard not to go with Graham Murray, but Smith turned Rhinos into champions, masterminding two Super League title triumphs. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
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