Stand-off Brodie Croft and loose-forward Cameron Smith are both ruled out from the team which won at Salford Red Devils last week and scrum-half Matt Frawley is a doubt after suffering a cut hand in that game. Another half-back, Jack Sinfield, has been recalled to Rhinos’ initial 21, but may not be fully recovered from a foot injury.
Much will depend on how Frawley and Sinfield get through Rhinos’ final training session on Saturday, but there will be at least three changes with Mikolaj Oledzki available after concussion. Here’s how they could line up.
7. Jake Connor
Brodie Croft is already unavailable and if either Matt Frawley or Jack Sinfield are also ruled out, moving Connor from full-back could be the answer. If both are cleared, Sinfield’s likely to step in. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Scrum-half: Matt Frawley
In doubt because of a hand injury, but got through the second half with it last week and played well. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
Set to return after a one-game concussion layoff. Photo: Tony Johnson
10. Hooker: Andy Ackers
Has played the full 80 in both league games so far and may have to again. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Prop: Keenan Palasia
Will continue in the starting front-row after an outstanding performance last week. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: James Bentley
Overcame a poor start to have a strong game last week. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com