Betfred Super League round 13 began with Rhinos in third spot on the table, but sixth-placed Wakefield Trinity are just two points behind, so it’s a key fixture in the battle for play-off spots. Rhinos are also aiming to avenge a loss to Wakefield at AMT Headingley in the opening game of the league campaign; it is the club’s annual motor neurone disease awareness match and there’s live coverage on BBC 2.
Coach Brad Arthur has pledged at least one change to his 17, with James Bentley poised for a recall after being rested for last week’s win at Castleford Tigers. Most of Rhinos’ first-choice players are fit and available so it’s not an easy team to pick. Here’s how they could line up.
7. Stand-off: Jake Connor
Now established as one of Rhinois’ first-choice halves. Photo: Tom Pearson/Leeds Rhinos
8. Scrum-half: Brodie Croft
Barring an unexpected injury, Croft is a guaranteed name on the teamsheet. Photo: Tom Pearson/Leeds Rhinos
9. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
Set to make his 200th career appearance. Photo: Tom Pearson/Leeds Rhinos
10. Hooker: Jarrod O'Connor
Sky TV’s man of the match last week and has been playing 80 minutes during Andy Ackers’ injury layoff. Photo: Tom Pearson/Leeds Rhinos
11. Prop: Cooper Jenkins
Had a rest a couple of weeks ago, so likely to continue in the side this week. Photo: Tom Pearson/Leeds Rhinos
12. Second-row: James Bentley
Brad Arthur has confirmed he’ll return after being rested last week, the only question is whether that’s starting or on the bench. Photo: Tom Pearson/Leeds Rhinos