Of Leeds’ top 17 squad numbers only hamstring victim Ethan O’Neill, who has spent much of the season on loan at Hull FC, is unavailable for Sunday’s meeting with Bradford Bulls in Liverpool, handing Arthur some - welcome - selection headaches. His biggest dilemma is how to give centre Jack Bird game time. Bird played six successive games early in the campaign, but Harry Newman’s form has kept him out of the side since recovering from knee surgery.
Bird is included in an unchanged squad following last week’s 34-8 win against Hull KR. Riley Lumb, Tom Nicholson-Watton and Presley Cassell are the others vying for a call into the 17. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
1. Leeds Rhinos v Bradford Bulls
Hill Dickinson Stadium, in Liverpool, will stage Leeds Rhinos' Magic Weekend derby agianst Bradford Bulls on Sunday. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
2. Full-back: Lachie Miller
Gone well in his two comeback games after a three-match ban and will relish the big stage. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
3. Wing: Ryan Hall
Made his debut in a Magic Weekend victory against Bradford Bulls 19 years ago and will get a chance to go full circle. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
4. Centre: Harry Newman
Rival Jack Bird is in the squad, but Newman hasn’t done anything to warrant being left out. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
5. Centre: Ash Handley
Barring injury, no danger of a change here. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
6. Wing: Maika Sivo
Could set a new club record of tries in 10 successive Super League matches. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com