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.
13. Second-row: James McDonnell
One of Leeds’ unsung heroes, was very good against Salford. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
14. Loose-forward: Jarrod O'Connor
Not the only option, but could step up off the bench to replace the injured Cameron Smith, as he did in last week’s game. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
15. Sub: Sam Lisone
Didn’t get much gametime last week, but should retain his spot. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
16. Sub: Morgan Gannon
Was a replacement half last week and could start there, but might cover that and loose-forward from the bench. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
17. Sub: Tom Holroyd
Had a big impact off the bench last week. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
18. Sub: Ethan Clark-Wood
Depending on who’s available, the recent signing could get a debut if Leeds go with an outside-back on the bench. Photo: Matthew Merrick/Leeds Rhinos