00:00Lee Trino's fans can breathe a sigh of relief as head coach Brad Arthur confirmed a major
00:06boost ahead of the new campaign.
00:09England star Callum Watkins is set to extend his stay at Headingley for at least another
00:13year with the 34-year-old proving that age is no barrier to world-class performance.
00:20After a stellar return to the club last April that culminated in an ashes recall, Watkins
00:25has confirmed he feels physically strong and definitely plans to take up his option for
00:312027.
00:33The news comes in timely tonic for Rhinos, who have navigated a winter of significant transition.
00:39While the club has successfully tied down key assets like Lachimilla and Ash Handley to
00:43long-term deals, they have also had to contend with the growing allure of the NRL.
00:51However, Brad Arthur remains unfazed by the NRL raid.
00:55Speaking at the club's media day, the coach insisted that losing players to the world's
00:59top league is a badge of honour for the Rhinos' development system.
01:04With sporting director Ian Bleece focusing on squad depth after he's already looking forward
01:10to the next generation, citing teenage prospect George Brown as a prime example of the crop
01:15of kids ready to step up.
01:18For the Rhinos, the strategy is clear.
01:20Secure veterans like Watkins to lead the way while clearing the path for a fearless new
01:25wave of homegrown talent in Yorkshire.
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