Leeds Head of Youth Development Barrie McDermott has endorsed the new Under 19 squad as ‘’the best group of young players in a generation’’.
This structural change comes off the back of the RFL’s decision to scrap the Under 18 and Under 20 teams of previous seasons, in favour of the new Under 19 side for the 2013 campaign.
On the new competition, McDermott said: ‘’I think the under 19s competition for next season is going to produce some great games for fans to come along and enjoy. Because you effectively have three age groups playing in the same team, it will be a very competitive competition.’’
There have also been some new additions to the Academy squad, most notably Liam McAvoy making the switch from Bradford Bulls.
He is joined by Jack Cochran from Castleford Tigers and 18 year old Jacob Morgan from South Wales Scorpions.
Joe Hudson, captain of Yorkshire students and former Huddersfield back Kyle Buckley-Mayall, have both been given trials.
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