Leeds Rhinos coach Rohan Smith has named his 21-man squad for Friday’s Super League showdown with Huddersfield Giants at AMT Headingley.

Leon Ruan and Tom Nicholson-Watton are included after being recalled from loan spells in the Betfred Championship - with Doncaster and York Knights respectively - and fellow forward Justin Sangare is back in the squad following a one-match ban. Ex-New Zealand and Tonga Test winger David Fusitu’a has recovered from knee surgery and is set for his first appearance of 2024.

Half-back Jack Sinfield and full-back Alfie Edgell both retain their squad place despite not featuring in the 21 against Warrington. Winger Ash Handley (ribs) and prop Tom Holroyd (concussion) drop out after being injured in the game two weeks ago.

Tom Nicholson-Watton, seen in pre-season action agianst Hull KR, has been included in Leeds Rhinos' 21-man squad for Friday's visit of Huddersfield Giants. Picture by Steve Riding.

Rhinos’ 21 is: Lachie Miller, David Fusitu’a, Harry Newman, Paul Momirovski, Brodie Croft, Matt Frawley, Mikolaj Oledzki, Andy Ackers, Rhyse Martin, Cameron Smith, Jarrod O'Connor, Sam Lisone, James McDonnell, Justin Sangare, Mickael Goudemand, Jack Sinfield, Leon Ruan, Luis Roberts, Alfie Edgell, Tom Nicholson-Watton, Ned McCormack.

Giants’ 21 is: Jack Connor, Adam Swift, Esan Marsters, Kevin Naiqama, Jake Bibby, Tui Lolohea, Adam Clune, Adam Milner, Joe Greenwood, Luke Yates, Ashton Golding, Matty English, Harry Rushton, Olly Wilson, Seb Ikahihifo, Elliot Wallis, Leroy Cudjoe, Harvey Livett, Olly Russell, Sam Halsall, Jack Billington.