After being relatively healthy all year, Rhinos will make the short trip to Castleford Tigers on Sunday without four first-choice players. Winger Ryan Hall and prop Keenan Palasia are missing for the second successive game - both with a foot injury - and centre/captain Ash Handley (appendicitis) and hooker Jarrod O’Connor (concussion) drop out from the team which won at Catalans Dragons last weekend.
Rhinos will be able to replace Handley with a straight swap, but coach Brad Arthur has a decision to make over the fourth spot on Leeds’ bench. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
1. Leeds Rhinos predicted team
Here's how Rhinos could line up at Castleford Tigers. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
2. Full-back: Lachie Miller
Has been very good since returning from a three-game suspension. Photo: SWpix.com
3. Wing: Alfie Edgell
Hasn't played since suffering a thigh injury on Boxing Day, but looks set for a call-up in place of Riley Lumb who played in the reserves on Saturday. Photo: Steve Riding
4. Centre: Harry Newman
Was bashed about a bit last week, but expected to keep his place. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
5. Centre: Jack Bird
The Aussie has had a two-month wait since his knee operation, but should come back in on Sunday as a straight replacement for Ash Handley who suffered acute appendicitis this week. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
