Winger Maika Sivo is the only member of Rhinos’ top-20 squad unavailable because of injury and coach Brad Arthur will have to decide whether to make changes to a team who played some of their best rugby of the season in last Saturday’s 36-12 win against Warrington Wolves. Australian outside-back Ethan Clark-Wood has been drafted into an otherwise unchanged initial 21 in place of Alfie Edgell and Cooper Jenkins, Jack Sinfield and Andy Ackers are all pushing for a recall after playing in the reserves last week. It’s a juggling act for Arthur who has to keep players happy and fit when they aren’t playing. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
7. Stand-off: Brodie Croft
Good last week and now finding his form again after a reecent injury layoff. Photo: Steve Riding
8. Scrum-half: Jake Connor
On current form, Super League's best player. Photo: Steve Riding
9. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
The forwards are being rotated at the moment, while there's a fully-fit pack, but Oledzki's surely too valuable to leave out in a big game like this. Photo: Tony Johnson
10. Hooker: Jarrod O'Connor
Andy Ackers is fit and available, but it would be a big call to leave out O'Connor, given his recent performances. Photo: David Harrison
11. Prop: Keenan Palasia
Has moved around a bit, but was at prop last week. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: James McDonnell
Has probably earned a week off, but doesn't look like he needs it. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com