With Lachie Miller unavailable because of a hamstring injury suffered against Hull last time out, Rhinos have six players who won’t feature again in Betfred Super League this season. Wigan have four unavailable, but no new concerns from last week’s win over Hull KR. Here’s who will miss the game, on both sides and when they could be back on the field.
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 five months ago. A return date has not been given, but he is now back in non-contact training. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. 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, but is now set to miss the rest of the season. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
9. Lachie Miller (Rhinos)
The full-back suffered a hamstring injury agianst Hull FC in the previous game and is expected to be sidelined for around two weeks, which could mean his season is over. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
10. Brad O’Neill (Wigan)
An anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained against Warrington Wolves seven weeks ago ended the England hooker's season. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
11. Max Simpson (Rhinos)
The 20-year-old centre has not played since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in January last year. He is set for more surgery and will miss the entire campaign for a second successive season, but Leeds hope to have him back on the field in 2025. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com