Leeds Rhinos news: injury setback leaves new signing in doubt for start of season
Leeds Rhinos have suffered a blow four weeks out from their first competitive game of the season.
Giant signing Jeremiah Mata’utia is “touch and go” for the Betfred Super League opener at Leigh Leopards on Friday, February 13. The prop, signed from Gold Coast Titans, was due to start in today’s Brad Singleton testimonial game at Castleford Tigers, but was withdrawn after damaging a knee in training.
Rhinos sporting director Ian Blease said Mata’utia – who was a spectator at Castleford – does not need surgery, but is facing “a few weeks” on the casualty list and is “touch and go” for the visit to Leigh. He joins outside-back Alfie Edgell (thigh) in Leeds’ treatment room.