Victory would seal Leeds’ top-six spot and give them an opportunity of snatching fourth, but whatever happens in France, Rhinos will be in the play-offs if they beat Castleford Tigers on Saturdeay.
Four injuries and a suspension from last week’s win over Huddersfield Giants have left Rhinos down to the bare bones, again, but here’s a 17 which minimises that and gives Liam Sutcliffe and Morgan Gannon extra time to be fit for this weekend’s derby.
7. Scrum-half: Jack Sinfield
Played in the halves, alongside Leeming, when Rhinos beat Toulouse in April and impressed for the academy last week. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
8. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
One of the few nailed on selections, assuming no surprise injury. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
9. Hooker: Brad Dwyer
Smith prefers to start with Dwyer on the bench, but it might be a case of needs must. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. Prop: Zane Tetevano
Has been playing well and Rhinos will need him to dig deep again. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
11. Second-row: Rhyse Martin
He might be needed in the centres, but is a specialist second-row. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: James Bentley.
Loose-forward for the past two, byut may switch to an edge this time. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe