Ex-Rhinos duo join Trinity to spearhead youth development

Former Leeds Rhinos head of youth John Bastian has pledged to “make a huge difference” after joining Wakefield Trinity in a similar role.

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Bastian has made the move across West Yorkshire alongside Simon Bell, who was head of pathways talent identification at Rhinos and is Trinity’s new head of talent, recruitment and operations. Rhinos announced a reshuffle of their youth department last month with Mark Butterill succeeding Bell and Darren Higgins taking over from Bastian.