Rhinos lost a key man early in last Sunday’s 21-12 defeat at Huddersfield Giants, after another joined the casualty list before kick-off.
But Morgan Gannon came through his return from an ankle injury unscathed and Leeds hope to have players back for Saturday’s visit to Hull FC.
Here’s the latest situation.
Here’s the latest situation.
![Second-rower McDonnell was replaced after suffering a back spasm in the first half of the win over Warrington on August 20. He has responded to treatment and could be in contention this week if he continues to improve.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmYxOWRiNWYwLTI2NmUtNDAyMy1hNjhmLTQ5ZDE1MzNlODdhZjowNTYxMGY2MS1iZmQzLTRiMzktOTEzMy0wNDFjMWE0MmJkMDc=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=600)
7. James McDonnell
Second-rower McDonnell was replaced after suffering a back spasm in the first half of the win over Warrington on August 20. He has responded to treatment and could be in contention this week if he continues to improve.Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
![The hooker, who has been playing stand-off, limped off against Warrington with Achilles tendonitis. His injury is not believed to be long-term.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjRmZDY4ZjVjLTk0NzYtNDkwYy05MTEyLWIxZDVhNTQwOWFiMTo3ZTljYTRmYi03NzI4LTQ3NmUtYTQ2Yi1jNTJmNzI1YjNmYTI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=600)
8. Corey Johnson
The hooker, who has been playing stand-off, limped off against Warrington with Achilles tendonitis. His injury is not believed to be long-term.Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
![The teenager centre ruptured anterior cruciate ligaments in pre-season training and won't play a competitive game this year.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmVjNTBiZGI5LWFjOTYtNGVkMC1hZWI3LWQ0YmJiZDUzOWNjODo0YTZmMjlhOC00YjdhLTQ0ZGYtODk5My05Y2JiZWExZjY4NGM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=600)
9. Max Simpson
The teenager centre ruptured anterior cruciate ligaments in pre-season training and won't play a competitive game this year.Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com