Second-row Morgan Gannon has been ruled out with a shin injury suffered during last week’s 18-4 loss at St Helens. A below-par performance brought Rhinos’ five-game winning run to an end and Arthur was critical of his side’s attitude.
One option is to give the same players an opportunity to put things right. However, with most of his senior squad fit, Arthur may be tempted to shake things up and give an opportunity to a couple of forwards who have impressed in the reserves. Here’s a prediction of how Rhinos could line up for the fourth versus third Betfred Super League showdown.
7. Stand-off: Brodie Croft
A guaranteed starter when fit and available. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
8. Scrum-half: Jake Connor
Rhinos' most influential player so far this year and current Man of Steel leader. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
Didn't get a lot of game time last week and will be raring to go. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
10. Hooker: Andy Ackers
This is a big call; Jarrod O'Connor has played a lot of rugby recently and may be due a rest, while Ackers has got through two comeback games in the reserves following a long injury layoff. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
11. Prop: Keenan Palasia
Will be in the 17 somewhere, has been used in three different roles this year (front-row, loose-forward and substitute), but was at prop last week. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: James McDonnell
Hasn't missed a game so far this season. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com