Winger Ash Handley and prop Tom Holroyd – who both started the last game, against Warrington Wolves two weeks ago – both miss out through injury, but Leeds have a specialist back in contention for both those roles. They have also recalled two players from loan at Betfred Championship clubs, boosting Smith’s options on the bench. After three successive home defeats – and a trio of losses in their last four league games – it’s a must-win match. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
13. Second-row: Rhyse Martin
Has figured at centre, but injuries ensure he'll be needed in his specialist role this week. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
14. Loose-forward: Cameron Smith
Rhinos' captain and a key man in the starting 13. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
15. Sub: Jarrod O'Connor
Hasn't missed a game in two years and it'd be a shock if he did this week. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
16. Sub: Sam Lisone
Will be needed to give Rhinos a lift off the bench, which is his preferred role. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
17. Sub: Mickael Goudemand
Likely to come on as a replacement 'middle'. Photo: Steve Riding
18. Sub: Tom Nicholson-Watton
He and Leon Ruan have been recalled from loan and are vying for the final place on the bench; with Ruan having been carrying a knock in recent weeks, Nicholson-Watton might get the nod. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com