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Hull KR skipper surprises young fans

This is the moment Hull Kingston Rovers captain Elliot Minchella surprised two young fans as they were interviewed on BBC Radio Humberside.

Oliver, 11, and Samuel, 10, were telling Kofi Smiles about their predictions for the new Super League season.

After he entered the studio, Minchella took questions from the boys about his career, posed for photographs and signed memorabilia.

The Robins kick off their Super League campaign at Craven Park on Friday, when they will face Castleford Tigers.

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