Eastmond Is Switched On For Rhinos

After 10 years in Union, Kyle is back in League with a surprise move to Leeds and he insists: I just love a challenge

- Gareth Walker

Kyle Eastmond says he will not have any problems switching codes again after his shock Leeds Rhinos move.

The 31-year-old dual-code international has returned to rugby league almost a decade after leaving St Helens for Bath.

During his time in union he earned six England caps to go alongside the four he won in the league – and he believes growing up in the 13-man code will stand him in good stead after signing a two-year deal.

Eastmond said: “The word is ‘challenge’ and that’s what I like. It’s something I’ve done before so I’ve got that understanding already, and hopefully I’m in a good place pretty soon.