ELLIOT Minchella has joined London Broncos on loan from Leeds Rhinos for the rest of the season.

The 19-year-old former West Bowling amateur has made six substitute Super League appearances but has failed to break into the Rhinos team so far this year.

London coach Andrew Henderson said: "Elliot comes highly recommended from Leeds and has come through a good system. I feel Elliot will add competition for places and some quality to our forward pack."

Minchella and his Leeds team-mate Zak Hardaker remain the subject of an investigation by the Rhinos into an assault.

Both were released by police after paying compensation to their victim but Leeds are conducting their own inquiries and are expected to deliver an outcome next week.

Minchella has been named in Henderson's 19-man squad for Friday's game with Featherstone.

"I'm really excited to be coming down to London," he said.

"It's a massive change of scenery but I'm going to learn a lot from being down here.

"It's really good for my development to play with some great players down here and hopefully I'll do a good job for London."