Leeds Rhinos have signed Warrington Wolves winger Matty Russell on a surprise loan deal

Leeds Rhinos have signed Super League winger Matty Russell on loan

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Their statement read: “Leeds Rhinos have signed Scotland international winger Matty Russell on loan from Warrington Wolves.

“The 30-year-old will move to AMT Headingley initially by the 11th^th July before the Leeds v Warrington game. Russell has scored 151 tries in 212 career games and is drafted into the Rhinos with David Fusitu’a and Riley Lumb both released through injury for Rohan Smith’s side. “

Leeds Rhinos head coach Rohan Smith said: “I would like to welcome Matty to Rhinos. He has a good work rate and always finds yards when taking the ball back for his team. It is a good opportunity for us to add an experienced player to our group. At the beginning of the season, we always knew that the depth of our team came from our young players and it was important to give them a chance to build their experience. But with Riley Lumb ruled out for a few weeks, bringing in Matty on loan means we can add experience while continuing to carefully develop our next generation of players.”

Leeds Rhinos chief executive Gary Hetherington added: “I would like to thank Warrington for allowing Matty to join us on loan. He will slot right into our team and I’m looking forward to seeing him perform for us with his experience and try for the scoring record.”