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.
7. Stand-off: Brodie Croft
In outstanding form and has 11 tries in eight Super League games this term. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Scrum-half: Jake Connor
Highly influential in Rhinos' current four-game winning run. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Prop: Cooper Jenkins
Very good off the bench last week and might return to the starting side. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Prop: Tom Holroyd
Could come back into the starting 13 after being a substitute against Catalans. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: Chris Hankinson
Has been going well and likely to continue in his new role. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com