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.
13. Second-row: James Bentley
Didn’t get much game time last week, but will start if fit. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
14. Loose-forward: Keenan Palasia
Could switch to prop, but the Samoan starting at 13 has worked, so why change? Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
15. Sub: Jack Sinfield
Will cover for the halves and hooker. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
17. Sub: Morgan Gannon
Could start, but has been making a good impression off the bench. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
18. Sub: Kallum Watkins
Starts his second spell for Rhinos 17 years to the day after his first team debut. Photo: Bruce Rollinson