After Friday’s visit of third-placed Hull KR, Rhinos will have played all the other top-six teams in the space of seven fixtures. Both Leeds and their visitors have won nine of their last 10 games so they are two of Betfred Super League’s form sides.
Last week’s 34-6 win at Warrington Wolves, who are second, was one of Leeds’ best performances of the season and coach Brad Arthur is expected to make a single change to the 17 on duty that evening. Here’s how Rhinos could line up against the defending champions.
7. Stand-off: Brodie Croft
In good form and has a habit of playing well against Hull KR. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Scrum-half: Jake Connor
One of, if not the, first names on Rhinos’ teamsheet. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
Excellent last week and likely to keep his starting spot, despite Rhinos’ front-row rotation policy. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
10. Hooker: Danny Levi
The acting-halfs have been switched around this season, but Levi started last week and that worked well. Photo: Fabrice Rodriguez/SWpix.com
11. Prop: Keenan Palasia
Has been effective starting and off the bench this year, but was in the 13 last week. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: Chris Hankinson
Has scored in the last three games and been very good since switching from the outside-backs. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com