Rohan Smith insists Leeds Rhinos have moved on from the post-match altercation between Harry Newman and Tom Holroyd last week. Leeds Live reported that the pair were involved in a heated altercation in the immediate aftermath of the defeat to Salford Red Devils, which ended with the pair being separated.
Smith was quizzed on the incident during his weekly press conference and shed light on the incident, admitting there were better ways to handle the situation.
But he also insisted the pair and the rest of the group have left the incident behind and were focused on righting wrongs against Wigan Warriors on Friday.
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"These things happen from time to time. It's not something we condone or want to happen but players get frustrated, they get disappointed. They're both very passionate guys that want to do well and want the team to do well. They had a bit of a disagreement and that was left there and then. Everyone has moved on."
Asked if there was any lingering tension, Smith added: "They've known eachother and been mates for a long period of time. It's just one of those things that can happen in sport at times.
"Certainly, there's a better way of doing it, but there's no shortage of passion and desire among the group. Sometimes, you've just got to temper it a little bit."
He added: "I wouldn't say they're common, but they're not uncommon. I'd say the majority of clubs have minor incidents from time to time that are almost always quickly resolved."
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