Rhinos will be without at least six members of their first team squad, though one could return from injury, as they seek to back up last week’s home victory over Salford Red Devils. Hull KR have a player suspended following an incident in the opening derby win against Hull FC and four more are either ruled out or in doubt. Here’s who is definitely missing for both teams, which players might return and when the casualties could be back in action.
7. Kieran Hudson (Rhinos)
The rookie prop tore an Achilles in pre-season last year, when he was a Castleford Tigers player. He made his comeback for a second-string Leeds side against Hunslet earlier this month, but is not yet being considered for first team selection. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
8. Max Simpson (Rhinos)
The teenage centre is nearing the end of his recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament tear sustained 13 months ago. He could be back on the field in March. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Dean Hadley (Hull KR)
The forward played against Hull FC last week, but failed a head injury assessment, automatically ruling him out of the Rhinos game. Could be available for round three. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
10. Matt Parcell (Hull KR)
The ex-Leeds hooker is serving a one-match suspension this week following an incident against Hull FC in round one. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Sam Luckley (Hull KR)
Missed round one following ankle surgery and won’t play this week, but the prop could be in contention for round three. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Matty Storton (Hull KR)
An elbow injury suffered in pre-season against Leeds kept him out of round one, but the prop is back in the squad for this week. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com