Prop Mikolaj Oledzki is unavailable because of a one-match ban, so Keenan Palasia could switch to prop, with James Bentley moving to loose-forward and Morgan Gannon stepping up into the starting side. Or, Tom Holroyd may start for the first time this year in the front-row.
Arthur has confirmed former captain Kallum Watkins will make his first appearance for Leeds since 2019 off the bench and Alfie Edgell, Tom Nicholson-Watton, Jack Smith and Presley Cassell are vying for a call into the 17. Here’s how the YEP thinks Rhinos will line up.
7. Stand-off: Jake Connor
Set to continue in the number six role and will want to show his previous club what they are missing. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
8. Scrum-half: Matt Frawley
Recalled last week and will keep his spot. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
9. Prop: Cooper Jenkins
Likely to make his fifth successive start. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
10. Hooker: Jarrod O'Connor
This will be his 100th Super League appearance. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
11. Prop: Tom Holroyd
Best bet to replace the suspended Mikolaj Oledzki for his first start of 2025. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: James McDonnell
Five tries in his last two games, including four last week. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com