Chev Walker and Scott Grix took temporary charge after boss Rohan Smith left the club on Wednesday, but will have to make at least four changes to their 17 because of injuries sustained last week. A series of concussions has rocked Rhinos and at least a dozen of their first team squad aren’t available this week. Leigh are in a much healthier state. Here’s who is ruled out, why and when they could be back.
7. Ash Handley (Rhinos)
Ruled out of this week's game after a head knock in the defeat at Hull last Saturday. A return date has not been confirmed. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Oliver Holmes (Leopards)
Has made just four Super League appearances this year. It's not clear when he'll be back on the field. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
9. Tom Holroyd (Rhinos)
Ruled out of this week's game after a head knock in the defeat at Hull last Saturday. A return date has not been confirmed, but last week was his return from two months out with a similar issue so he could be facing a lengthy layoff. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
10. Kieran Hudson (Rhinos)
The former Castleford front-rower is fully recovered from an Achilles injury which kept him out of the entire 2023 season. He has played in Rhinos' reserves and on dual-registration for Halifax Panthers, but is currently sidelined with hamstring damage. He could be back on the field in July. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
11. Sam Lisone (Rhinos)
Ruled out of this week's game after a head knock in the defeat at Hull last Saturday. A return date has not been confirmed. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Riley Lumb (Rhinos)
The 19-year-old winger scored two tries in a man of the match debut performance at Hull on April 28, but sustained a hamstring injury a minute into the win over London the following week. He could be back on the field in August. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com