Defeat in their final game of the regular season would see Rhinos, who are on the back of a 38-0 hammering at Wigan Warriors last week, finish outside the play-offs for a second successive year. They also need Leigh Leopards to lose at home against St Helens on Friday evening and even then, Leeds’ fate would depend on Catalans Dragons’ result at Hull FC on Saturday.
Hull KR are the only top-flight team Leeds haven’t beaten in the past two seasons so the odds are against them, but coach Brad Arthur has a relatively strong squad to select from, with only three of Rhinos’ top 17 players unavailable. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
13. Second-row: Rhyse Martin
Could be the final Leeds appearance for one of the club's best overseas signings, against the club he'll join next season. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
14. Loose-forward: Cameron Smith
The captain has missed just one game, through suspension, this season. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
15. Sub: Jarrod O'Connor
On the verge of completing a second successive ever-present campaign. Photo: Steve Riding
16. Sub: Sam Lisone
Now back on the bench after a spell in the starting 13. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
17. Sub: James Bentley
Might revert to starting second-row next year, but has been going well as a substitute 'middle'. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
18. Sub: James Donaldson
Has given Rhinos excellent service since being discarded by Hull KR six years ago, will be keen to make a big impact in his final regular-season Super League game. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com