Riley the Rhino set for his Cas homecoming

Leeds Rhinos v Castleford Tigers Today, kick-off 3pm

- DAVE CRAVEN

RILEY LUMB could so easily have been playing for hometown Castleford against Leeds this afternoon.

But, instead, the rookie winger (above) is stepping out for the Rhinos after his sliding doors moment left him destined for Headingley.

Lumb, 20, hails from Castleford and honed his craft with amateur club Lock Lane who are situated just a few hundred yards from Tigers' Wheldon Road stadium.

He said: "I live in the town and it's about a five minute walk to the ground.

"My dad's a big Cas' fan and he used to take me to the games.