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.
13. Second-row James McDonnell
One of the team’s toughest defenders. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
14. Loose-forward: Kallum Watkins
Playing as well as ever, at 35. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
15. Sub: Tom Holroyd
Will return from a back injury, in place of Presley Cassell. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
16. Sub: Cooper Jenkins
Had a big game off the bench last week. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
17. Sub: Cameron Smith
Playing well as a substitute and making an impact. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
18. Sub: Jarrod O’Connor
Might start, but was on the bench last time out. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com