Tuesday 19 June 2018 18:56, UK
Leeds have signed their former player Luke Briscoe on loan from Featherstone Rovers.
The 24-year-old winger made 10 appearances for the Rhinos from 2014-16 before moving to Featherstone.
He has been drafted straight into Brian McDermott's squad for Wednesday's rearranged Betfred Super League game against Catalans Dragons.
Briscoe, who earlier this season equalled the British record for tries in 17 consecutive games held by former Leeds winger Eric Harris, is set to replace Ryan Hall, who is away on England duty in Denver.
Leeds were able to make a change to their original 19-man squad because half-back Jordan Lilley failed a late fitness test.
Leeds chief executive Gary Hetherington said: "Firstly we would like to thank Featherstone, who we have an excellent relationship with.
"This is a good example of how a young player can go from playing in Super League to the Championship and still continue his development and potential.
"Luke's try-scoring exploits in the Championship this season have been exceptional."
Briscoe, younger brother of Leeds' former England winger Tom, has been signed on loan to the end of the season but he will continue to be available to the Championship club on dual registration, possibly as soon as Saturday, when Rovers play Sheffield.
A Featherstone spokesperson said: "We are proud to boast a hugely-successful and fruitful partnership with Leeds Rhinos, which has benefited our club a great deal over the past three years.
"The Rhinos have been there for us in our hour of need, on several occasions and Leeds have come to us for support during a difficult period of their own as injuries continue to hamper them."
