New boss Brad Arthur will be “great” for Leeds Rhinos, according to a rival coach.
Arthur has joined Rhinos on a contract until the end of this season and will make his Betfred Super League coaching debut when they face Hull KR at AMT Headingley on Saturday. The 50-year-old Australian, who coached NRL giants Parramatta Eels from 2014 until earlier this year, watched Rhinos in action for the first time when they lost 30-18 at Warrington Wolves last Thursday.
Wolves chief Sam Burgess came up against Arthur as a player and then assistant-coach at NRL outfit South Sydney Rabbitohs. The pair had a long chat before kick-off and Burgess tipped his rival to steer Rhinos to better times. “I don’t know him very well at all, but I bumped into him a few times when I was in the NRL and know a few players who played under him and like what he brings,” Burgess said after the match. “I think he will be great.
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