Leyland’s path to rugby league got here at an earlier age in comparison with Johnson.
Having spent his early years taking part in rugby union, he crossed to rugby league on the age of 10 and “by no means appeared again” after profitable a scholarship with London Broncos and rising by means of their ranks to finally attain the primary crew.
Such was Leyland’s significance to the membership, he finally appeared in each Tremendous League recreation for the Broncos final time period and earned himself a transfer up the M6 from 2025.
“The problem is totally different [at Warrington],” he stated.
“You’ve got received so many alternative gamers round you. I am not saying London had unhealthy gamers however [there are] gamers [at Warrington] which might be massively confirmed and have years of expertise.
“You’ve got received internationals but additionally somebody like Stefan Ratchford. You speak to him and he is 36 now and he is accomplished it for 20 years – simply the little issues he can provide you and coaching alongside him, it does enhance you.”
Going from smaller crowds at London to repeatedly taking part in with the extent of expectation that Warrington brings is one thing that Leyland says he’ll study whereas on the job.
“London have a terrific group of loyal followers which might be loud and proud. The time and cash they spend travelling up and down the nation is phenomenal and so they’ve received huge respect,” he added.
“Right here you have received 10 or 15 instances that, which goes to be daunting. It will be attention-grabbing taking part in in entrance of a packed Halliwell Jones each week.
“I am excited to fulfill folks and familiarize yourself with it and try to put my greatest foot ahead and symbolize this city, which has a terrific membership and historical past and deserves to be represented in the appropriate method.”
