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.
7. Stand-off: Brodie Croft
Didn't play in the Cup defeat at Wakefield but will be a key part of the team this time. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
9. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
Has a big role to play as leader of the pack. Photo: Steve Riding
10. Hooker: Jarrod O'Connor
Will be needed for another 80-minute shift and has been doing a good job as lone hooker. Photo: Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com
11. Prop: Cooper Jenkins.
Will need to be at his best against Trinity’s strong pack. Photo: Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: Chris Hankinson
A revelation since switching to the forwards at Easter. Photo: Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com