Leeds Rhinos have named new co-captains for Saturday’s game at Hull FC.
Full-back Lachie Miller and back-rower Kallum Watkins will share the duty in the absence of Ash Handley and Cameron Smith who were appointed joint skippers for the 2025 season.
Smith remains on the casualty list with a back problem. Handley aggravated a groin problem during last week’s win against Hull KR and will miss at least the next two matches, ending his ever-present record for 2025.
Watkins was previously appointed captain of Rhinos in 2018 during his first spell at the club. The former centre rejoined them from Salford Red Devils in March and has featured in every game so far, producing a string of outstanding performances in the pack.
Miller signed for Rhinos from Australian club Newcastle Knights ahead of last season and has been one of their most impressive performers this year.
Rhinos have yet to confirm who will replace Handley at centre against Hull in a clash of the sides in fifth and sixth place on the Betfred Super League table, but 21-year-old Max Simpson has been drafted into Leeds’ squad for the first time since July, 2022.
