Scholarship return to action against Wakefield

Leeds Rhinos Scholarship play their fifth game of the season this Wednesday against Wakefield Trinity U16s at the Be Well Support Stadium, kick off 7.30pm.

Jayemm Oladipupo and Jack Purtill are set to make their debuts for the team.  15-year-old front rower, Oladipupo joined the Rhinos this year and has previously played for  Odsal Sedbergh and West Bowling.  Putill is a half back who signed for the Rhinos this season.  The Bolton born player is 15 and started playing with Leigh Miners Rangers.

Lloyd McEwan Peters, who has been an ever present this season and is the joint top try scorer alongside Harry Taylor with four, will captain the team.

Mark Butterill's team have earned two big wins in their last two games against Hull KR and Bradford Bulls and Wakefield come into the game on the back of a defeat against Warrington.

1. Marcus Quarequare

2. Kai Taylor Smith - sponsored by DJS Electrical Leeds Ltd

3. Harley Thomas- sponsored by Likewise Floors

4. Lloyd McEwan Peters (c)

5. Harry Taylor

6. Fergus McCormack - sponsored by Omega Legal Services

7. Jack Purtill

8. Bobby Hartley- sponsored by Fab Gas Services

9. Mason Corbett - sponsored by UK Tank Services

10. Jayemm Oladipupo

11. Jacob Stead

12. Archie Hurford – sponsored by Clipper

13. Pressley Cassell

14. David Benson - sponsored by Benson Boiler Services

15. Lore Jones-Buchanan

16. Josh Hepworth

17. Mark Nelson -sponsored by Bon Appetit Café Bistro

18. Noah Whittingham - sponsored by Mark Whiley

19. Leo Skerrett Evans - sponsored by Birkenshaw Bluedogs ARLFC Juniors

20. Joe Diskin - sponsored by Grove Building Solutions

Tickets for tonight’s game are: Adults £5 and Juniors £1.

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To find out about which players are available and more information, email sales@therhinos.co.uk.