Rhinos were down to the bare bones for last week’s win against Leigh Leopards when 14 members of their full-time squad were ruled out. There are no Betfred Super League fixtures this weekend, because of England’s mid-season Test in France and the break will give the casualties extra time to recover. That is set to leave Rhinos in a much healthier state for the visit of London Broncos on Saturday, July 6. Here’s a full injury round-up.
1. Leeds Rhinos injuries
Here's Leeds Rhinos' latest injury list and potential return dates. Photo: Simon Hulme
2. Maika Sivo
Leeds’ star wing signing suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Ash Handley’s testimonial game against Wigan on January 26 and won’t play a competitive match this year. Photo: Tony Johnson
3. Brodie Croft
The stand-off limped out of Rhinos’ defeat at Warrington Wolves two weeks ago. A scan revealed hamstring damage which will keep him off the field for at least the rest of this month. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
4. Andy Ackers (Rhinos)
The first-choice hooker tore a hamstring against St Helens on March 14 and was expected to be sidelined for up to three months. Photo: Tony Johnson
5. Cameron Smith
Rhinos’ loose-forward and co-captain underwent surgery on an ankle injury suffered against Salford on February 22. The recovery time of eight-10 weeks means he could be back towards the end of this month or early in May. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
6. Ben Littlewood
The 20-year-old forward underwent surgery on a hamstring injury early in pre-season. He is still at least a month away from being available for selection. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com