Tincknell's appearance in the Leeds first team during pre-season marks an incredible rise for the youngster.

BBC: Tincknell eager to prove himself at Leeds Carnegie

"There has been 30 years of pent-up demand for it, " Mr. Tincknell says.

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Tincknell has featured in both of Leeds' pre-season games so far, starting at full-back against Agen in France and at outside centre at home to Ospreys.

BBC: Tincknell eager to prove himself at Leeds Carnegie

"This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for me and I'm determined to work as hard as I can and take my chance, " explained Tincknell.

BBC: Tincknell eager to prove himself at Leeds Carnegie

There are a few guys we have brought in as development players like Jesus Moreno Rodriguez, Christian Lewis-Pratt and James Tincknell who will get a chance against Agen.

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