It is a huge game for Rhinos who will cut the gap between them and fifth-placed Catalans to two points if they can repeat the home win they recorded in March. They will have to do it without top try scorer Ash Handley, who has undergone surgery on a hand and will miss the rest of this season.
Alfie Edgell and Riley Lumb are vying to take Handley’s place on the left-wing this week and stand-off Brodie Croft is back in contention after missing last Saturday’s defeat by Warrington Wolves on compassionate grounds. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
7. Stand-off: Brodie Croft
Poised to come straight back in after a trip to Australia last week on compassionate leave. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
8. Scrum-half: Matt Frawley
Expected to retain his place in the starting side, with Jack Sinfield dropping out. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
9. Prop: Sam Lisone
Prefers to begin games on the bench, but - with numbers eight and 10 on the casualty list - will probably make his third successive start. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. Hooker: Andy Ackers
Has started all five games since Brad Arthur took over as coach. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
11. Prop: Justin Sangare
Has started the last three and will probably retain the role. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: James McDonnell
Started the last 16 games in the second-row and a change seems unlikely. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com