Having had close to a clean bill of health just a few weeks ago, Leeds Rhinos were without seven of their top 20 squad numbers for last Thursday’s 15-14 loss at Wakefield Trinity and picked up two more injuries during the game. With seven games remaining and a top-six finish not yet secured, the depth of Rhinos’ squad will be tested at the business end of the campaign. Here’s who is currently on the casualty list ahead of next week’s Betfred Super League four-pointer at Leigh Leopards and when they could be back in action.
7. Tom Holroyd
The England squad member sustained a scaphoid (wrist) injury in Leeds’ win at Hull KR on July 6. He could be in contention for the trip to Castleford Tigers on August 16 or the following week’s visit of Hull KR. Photo: Steve Riding
8. Ned McCormack
The rookie centre hasn’t played since suffering hamstring damage in the act of scoring against Warrington Wolves in July last year. He had an operation and was set to miss the entire season, but is now in contention for the reserves fixture at Castleford Tigers on August 17. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Tom Nicholson-Watton
The prop has been ruled out since the start of May with a stress fracture of a foot. He is making progress, but a return date hasn’t been confirmed. Photo: Tony Johnson
10. Mikolaj Oledzki
The England hopeful underwent surgery after suffering a fractured cheekbone and damage to an eye socket in Leeds’ home loss to St Helens on July 11. He was expected to be out of action for around six weeks so could be in contention for the visit of Hull KR on August 21, or the following week at Hull FC. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
11. Max Simpson
The centre made his first appearance since an anterior cruciate ligament tear in January, 2023, for Rhinos’ reserves against Warrington last month. He had a setback in that game, but is hoping to play for the second team at Castleford in August. Photo: Peter Smith
12. Maika Sivo
Leeds’ star wing signing suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Ash Handley’s testimonial game against Wigan in January, ruling him out of the entire campaign. Photo: Tony Johnson