Leigh Leopards can confirm that Lewis Baxter has joined Whitehaven RLFC on an initial two-week loan.

Baxter, 22, joined the Leopards from St Helens last autumn and has made two first team appearances so far this season.

He made three first team appearances for Saints and has also played for Swinton Lions and North Wales Crusaders on loan.

Leopards’ Head of Rugby Chris Chester said: “It’s a great opportunity for Lewis to get some game time. He’s been out injured for a number of weeks with a hamstring issue but he is fully fit now and Whitehaven have given him the opportunity to get back to match-fitness. We hope it goes really well for him.”