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Here's how Rhinos could line up.

How they could line up: Leeds Rhinos predicted starting 13 and bench for huge derby at Wakefield Trinity

Leeds Rhinos are set to be boosted by the return of captain Ash Handley for Friday’s crunch derby at Wakefield Trinity.

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.

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