Hooley has been playing well on dual-registration at Batley while awaiting his chance and logic suggests he's the best option to replace the injured Richie Myler, rather than moving others out of position.placeholder image
Hooley has been playing well on dual-registration at Batley while awaiting his chance and logic suggests he's the best option to replace the injured Richie Myler, rather than moving others out of position.

Leeds Rhinos predicted starting 13 and bench for Leigh Leopards clash as changes made in key roles

By Peter Smith
Published 4th Aug 2023, 16:16 GMT
Updated 4th Aug 2023, 16:58 GMT

Coach Rohan Smith faces some big decisions ahead of Leeds Rhinos’ home clash with Leigh Leopards on Sunday.

With Richie Myler, David Fusitu’a and Blake Austin all unavailable, Smith will be forced into changes at full-back, on the right-wing and stand-off. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.

Will carry a lot of responsibility as Leeds' only specialist play-maker.

7. Scrum-half: Aidan Sezer

Will carry a lot of responsibility as Leeds' only specialist play-maker. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

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Likely to start again and will want a big game.

8. Mikolaj Oledzki

Likely to start again and will want a big game. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com

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This is one of the more straightforward selection decisions.

9. Hooker: Jarrod O'Connor

This is one of the more straightforward selection decisions. Photo: Tony Johnson

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Has been playing well and will surely keep his starting spot.

10. Prop: Sam Walters

Has been playing well and will surely keep his starting spot. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

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Might fill in for a spell as a replacement hooker, but likely to start in his usual second-row role.

11. Second-row: James Bentley

Might fill in for a spell as a replacement hooker, but likely to start in his usual second-row role. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

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Former Leigh loan player will get an opportunity to show them how far he has come this year.

12. Second-row: James McDonnell

Former Leigh loan player will get an opportunity to show them how far he has come this year. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

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