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Brian McClennan has named a strong squad for the inaugural Carnegie Floodlit Nines that takes place at Headingley Carnegie this Wednesday.

The Rhinos are hoping to win the floodlit competition and have named a 13 man squad that includes nine players who have featured in the engage Super League competition this year.

Jordan Tansey, who made his 50th appearance for the Rhinos in their 52-16 win over Wigan last Friday, is included as is French international Eric Anselme.

The squad is captained by Simon Worrall whilst young stars Ben Jones-Bishop, Kallum Watkins, Danny Allan and Ben Kaye will be looking to put on a show for the crowds at the feast of rugby on Wednesday night.

Young centre Jodie Broughton returns to the Rhinos camp from a loan spell at Hull FC and immediately joins up with the Carnegie Floodlit Nines squad.

Leeds face Huddersfield in their first match which is the second game of the night after sponsors Leeds Metropolitan University take on the British Army in the opening clash of the evening, kick off 6.10pm.

Commenting on the squad Head Coach Brian McClennan said, “This is an exciting group of players who will hopefully give the crowd something to cheer about on Wednesday night.

We go into every competition wanting to be as successful as possible and the Carnegie Floodlit Nines is no exception. Anyone who has seen the likes of Kallum Watkins and Ben Jones-Bishop in Super League this year knows that our young players have tremendous potential and it will be great to see them compete in a competition format likes this.”

Chief Executive Gary Hetherington added, “The Carnegie Floodlit Nines is a fantastic concept and our aim is to win the title, especially with it being at our home ground. It will be a fantastic night of entertainment and I am sure the Leeds fans will be there in numbers to support their team.”

Ticket prices for the event are £10. Children under 16 will gain free admission when accompanied by a full paying adult. Admission can be made via the turnstile on the night or in advance from the Headingley Carnegie Ticket Office on 08700 60 60 50 or www.floodlit9s.co.uk

Turnstiles open at 4.30pm and Leeds Met have planned a great evening of entertainment for the whole family, including the Carnegie Carnival on the cricket ground adjacent to the rugby ground with activities for everyone to enjoy.

The Rhinos squad in full is:
• Ben Jones-Bishop
• Kallum Watkins
• Jodie Broughton
• Danny Allan
• Jordan Tansey
• Simon Worrall (Captain)
• Eric Anselme
• Paul McShane
• Ben Kaye
• Joe Chandler
• Gareth Moore
• Ben Collins
• Simon Brown

The Draw In Full:-
Round One
1. Leeds Metropolitan University v British Army Kick Off 6:10pm
Round Two
2. Leeds Rhinos v Huddersfield Giants Kick Off: 6:30pm
3. Hull Kingston Rovers v Cumbria Kick Off: 6:50pm
4. Fiji UK v Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Kick Off: 7:10pm
5. Hull FC v Leeds Metropolitan University or British Army Kick Off: 7:30pm
Semi Finals
6. Winner of game 2 v Winner of game 3 Kick Off: 8:00pm
7. Winner of game 4 v Winner of game 5 Kick Off: 8:20pm
Carnegie Floodlit 9s Cup Final
8. Winner of Game 6 v Winner of Game 7 Kick Off: 9:00pm

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