Second-rower Morgan Gannon is set to feature for the first time in a year, following a concussion layoff, but two players with squad numbers in the first 17 are ruled out. Rhinos have had a run of hamstring and calf injuries in pre-season and also lost a key player during their opening warm-up game against Wakefield Trinity a month ago. Here’s who is on the casualty list and when they could be back.
7. Max Simpson
The centre is back in training and hopes to return to playing next month, for the first time since an anterior cruciate ligament injury 24 months ago. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Fergus McCormack
Like his elder brother, the teenage half-back has a calf muscle problem and no return date has been given. Photo: Tony Johnson
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