Winger Ryan Hall, stand-off Brodie Croft and co-captain/loose-forward Cameron Smith are all in contention for Friday’s visit of Hull FC and Rhinos came through their Magic Weekend win against St Helens two weeks ago with no fitness problems. Hall, Croft and Smith are first-choice, starting players, but Leeds have won three of their last four games and are playing well, so it will be tricky to drop anyone. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
7. Stand-off: Brodie Croft
Expected to be back in the side after a four-match injury layoff. Photo: Tony Johnson
8. Scrum-half: Jake Connor
Top of the Man of Steel leaderboard and the team's biggest attacking threat. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
9. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
Will be needed to get Rhinos on the front foot against a big Hull pack. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
10. Hooker: Jarrod O'Connor
Should have the number nine role tied up, at least until Andy Ackers' return from injury. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Prop: Keenan Palasia
Returned to prop from loose-forward last time out and the make up of the squad suggests he’ll stay there this week. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: James McDonnell
There's strong competition, but McDonnell plays big minutes, is a gritty defender and scores tries. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com