Leeds Rhinos have issued a statement in defence of Zak Hardaker, after it was revealed the RFL are launching investigation into his alleged use of an abusive comment during last weekend's match against St Helens.
Rhinos' Chief Executive Gary Hetherington believes there "appears to be a witch-hunt" from the RFL involving Hardaker's actions - and Already a subscriber? Log in here
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