Injuries mean Rhinos are without winger Maika Sivo, centres Ash Handley and Max Simpson, outside-backs Chris Hankinson and Alfie Edgell, second-row James McDonnell and props Keenan Palasia and Jeremiah Mata’utia for the Betfred Challenge Cup third round tie. In addition, full-back Lachie Miller and scrum-half Jake Connor are both rested.
New signings Ethan O’Neill and Danny Levi are set for their debut, along with academy player of the year George Brown and young half-back Fergus McCormack. Three other teenagers have been drafted into coach Brad Arthur’s 21-man squad for the first time. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
13. Loose-forward: Cameron Smith
Could perhaps slot in at six, but 13 is his natural role. Photo: Steve Riding
14. Sub: Danny Levi
The Aussie hooker will make his debut off the bench, interchanging with Jarrod O'Connor. Photo: Steve Riding
15. Sub: Tom Holroyd
Made 20 appearances last year, 19 of them off the bench. Photo: Steve Riding
16. Sub: Tom Nicholson-Watton
Had an injury-hit 2025, but will get some hard-earned first team game time. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
17. Sub: Fergus McCormack
Brad Arthur has confirmed the half-back will make his first team debut. It will be his first game since April last year. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
18. To miss out
If that's the 17, Harley Thomas, pictured, will miss out, along with Presley Cassell, Oscar Brown and Jacob Stead. Photo: Steve Riding