Prop Mikolaj Oledzki is back in coach Brad Arthur’s initial squad for the visit of Hull FC, after missing four games with a rib injury. If he gets the all-clear, the number eight is likely to feature in the 17 and, following a poor team performance at London Broncos, Arthur could be considering other changes.
Apart from Oledzki, the players vying for a call-up to the matchday side have limited first team appearances under their belt and the coach will have to decide between sticking with experience and giving youth a chance in a game Leeds must win to keep their play-off hopes alive. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
13. Second-row: Rhyse Martin
Will make his final home appearance for Rhinos before an off-season move to Hull KR. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
14. Loose-forward: Cameron Smith
Leeds' captain is top tackler in Super League this year, with 871. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
15. Sub: Jarrod O'Connor
Pushing for a start, at either hooker or loose-forward, but Brad Arthur likes his influence off the bench. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
16. Sub: Sam Lisone
He has started the last four games, but prefers an impact role off the bench and Oledzki's return could give him that opportunity. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
17. Sub: James Donaldson
An excellent servant to the club since 2019, he deserves to bow out of Headingley on a high. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
18. Sub: James Bentley
Pressing for a start, but has been going well as a substitutre front-rower. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com