Zak Hardaker is open-minded about the prospect of staying at Leeds Rhinos beyond this season – but would need reassurances about his role within the team. The England international made an abrupt departure from Wigan Warriors last month and rejoined Leeds on a short-term deal until the end of the season.
He is set to make his second debut for the club in Sunday’s trip to Salford Red Devils as new head coach Rohan Smith takes charge of his first game. Now Hardaker is back at Headingley, where he won three Super League titles and the coveted Steve Prescott Man of Steel award in 2015, he is keen to re-establish himself at Leeds.
Asked about his plans for next year, the 30-year-old said: “I've not really thought that much into it.
