None of Rhinos first-choice players is injured, but winger Riley Lumb and prop Tom Nicholson-Watton - who were both in last week’s initial squad - have gone out on loan to Hunslet RLFC and Castleford Tigers respectively. Young backs Fergus McCormack and Harley Thomas have been drafted into the 21 for Friday’s visit of Wakefield Trinity.
Though coach Brad Arthur has decided against resting players during the current injury-free run, he has been “sharing the workload” among his pack, with several forwards switching between starting team and bench. Here’s how Leeds’ team could look in the big Headingley derby.
1. Leeds Rhinos v Wakefield Trinity
Here's how Rhinos could line up. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
2. Full-back: Lachie Miller
Barring a late injury, definitely no change here. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
3. Wing: Ryan Hall
Still going strong with three tries in his last two games. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
4. Centre: Jack Bird
Starting to make the position his own. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
5. Centre: Ash Handley
One of Rhinos’ best and most consistent performers so far this year. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
6. Wing: Maika Sivo
Super League’s top try scorer, with 14 in eight appearances. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com