Rhinos Lose Watkins For Season

Reigning champions Leeds Rhinos have been handed a blow to the defence of their Super League title after it was revealed that Kallum Watkins will miss the rest of the season.

The 18-year-old winger ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and is the fourth player they have lost to a long-term injury this season, following Carl Ablett, Scott Donald and Greg Eastwood.

However, despite the setback - and the fact they have been beaten in three of their opening six games - the odds of them lifting the trophy again are 6/4 with 888Sport(Go to 888sport »).

Leeds coach Brian McClennan noted that he is confident Watkins will make a full recovery after picking up such a bad injury early in his career.

"Having spoken to Kallum, he is prepared to use this as a challenge to overcome to help him become a better player," he added.

Ladbrokes(Go to Ladbrokes ») make St Helens 6/4 to finish top of the league in the regular term.

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Posted on:- 17/03/2010 - 14:30 PM
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