Winger David Fusitu’a is back for Rhinos after a two-match layoff, but a pair of new names have been added to the hosts’ casualty list and they also have a mainstay of the team suspended. Wigan, playing their third game in 10 days, continue to be without an emerging England star and their most outstanding player from last year’s Betfred Super League Grand Final-winning squad. Here’s who will miss the game and when they could be back in action.
7. Willie Isa (Wigan)
Wigan's veteran back-rower suffered a fracture and dislocation to an ankle in a Challenge Cup win at Castleford Tigers four months ago. A return date has not been given. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. 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 this month. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Ned McCormack (Rhinos)
The 19-year-old centre damaged a hamstring in the act of scoring against Warrington on July 11. He was expected to be sidelined for around a month. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. Mikolaj Oledzki (Rhinos)
Rhinos' first-choice prop aggravated a rib injury against Salford last week, having initially been hurt in the previous game at Huddersfield. He's expected to be sidelined for around a month. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
11. Brad O’Neill (Wigan)
An anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained against Warrington Wolves two weeks ago ended the England hooker's season. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
12. Max Simpson (Rhinos)
The teenage centre has not played since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in January last year. He has had several setbacks and is in danger of missing a second successive season. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com