Eight of Rhinos’ first team squad have been ruled out of the crunch clash, but Hull have 10 players on their casualty list and six players with a squad number in the 30s or 40s are in contention for this weekend’s meeting. For Rhinos, the main concerns are in the three-quarters, where they are missing numbers two, three and five. Here’s who is definitely unavailable on Sunday – for both teams – and when they could be back on the field.
13. Cameron Scott (Hull)
Scott, a winger or centre, failed a head injury assessment in last week's defeat at St Helens, automatically ruling him out of Sunday's clash. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
14. Max Simpson (Rhinos)
The teenage centre has not played since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in pre-season last year. He is "training well" according to coach Rohan Smith, but has suffered some setbacks and is not yet ready to play. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
15. Nick Staveley (Hull)
The back-rower ruptured anterior cruciate ligaments in training ahead of the Easter derby at Hull KR. The knee damage means he won't play again this year. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
16. Jake Trueman (Hull)
The former Castleford Tigers stand-off ruptured an Achilles in a game against Warrington Wolves last August. He is back in full training and could feature against Warrington next week. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
17. Carlos Tuimavave (Hull)
The centre is recovering from a hamstring issue and could be back on the field in late May or early June. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
18. Mitieli Vulikijapani (Hull)
The winger hopes to be back on the field next month, after more than a year on the sidelines with anterior cruciate ligament damage. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com