A Leeds win would move them four points clear of Trinity with just five rounds remaining in the regular Betfred Super League season, but Trinity will be in the hunt for the league leaders’ shield if they can repeat their Challenge Cup victory from five months ago.
Centre Handley and winger Ryan Hall have returned to Rhinos’ 21-man squad after illness and injury, but three-quarter Ned McCormack is unavailable after suffering concussion in last Friday’s win against Toulouse Olympique. Here’s how Rhinos could line up in the biggest game of the league season so far.
1. Wakefield Trinity v Leeds Rhinos
Here's how Rhinos could line up. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
2. Full-back: Lachie Miller
No danger of a change here, fitness permitting. Photo: Steve Riding
3. Wing: Alfie Edgell (no 21)
Missed last week's game with a hamstring problem, but expected back on Friday with Ryan Hall getting another week to recover from his foot injury. Photo: Leeds Rhinos
4. Centre: Ash Handley
The captain is set to make his comeback after missing three games following appendicitis. Photo: Callum Pilkington/SWpix.com
5. Centre: Jack Bird
Likely to continue in his specialist role. Photo: Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com
6. Wing: Harry Newman
Played in this position against Toulouse and will probably continue. Photo: Steve Riding