Jimmy Keinhorst injury boost for Leeds Rhinos
Tuesday 15 September 2015 17:18, UK
Leeds Rhinos centre Jimmy Keinhorst could be back in action in the next fortnight after being cleared of a suspected fractured eye socket.
Keinhorst, who can also play in the second row, was sent for scans after damaging his eye during the 32-18 defeat to St Helens at Headingley 11 days ago.
The 25-year-old was facing possible surgery and six weeks on the sidelines, which would have been the end of his season.
However, the Rhinos have revealed the injury is not as serious as first feared and he will not require an operation.
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Leeds coach Brian McDermott said: "This is great news for Jimmy because he has been in good form for us so far this season, especially since his move to the pack."
Keinhorst is unlikely to play against Castleford on Thursday but McDermott hopes to have England centre Kallum Watkins back after missing their last two games, both of which ended in defeat.
Watch Leeds Rhinos v Castleford Tigers on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7.30pm on Thursday night.
