Rhinos suffered two casualties during last weekend’s defeat by Warrington Wolves and another senior player missed that game after picking up an injury in training. There is some positive news though, with two set to return against Huddersfield Giants in Rhinos’ next fixture, on Friday, April 19, including one long-term casualty. Here’s Rhinos’ full injury list, plus players who will be back in contention next week.
7. Kieran Hudson (Rhinos)
Hudson has yet to play for Rhinos' first team since joining them in pre-season from Castleford Tigers, but turned out for Halifax Panthers on dual-registration at the end of last month. He was unavailable last weekend because of a sternum injury, but was "close to playing", according to coach Rohan Smith. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
8. James Donaldson
The prop was named in Rhinos' initial squad for the visit of Warrington, but missed out after suffering a neck injury in training. Rhinos are awaiting the result of scans which will reveal the extent of the damage. Photo: Steve Riding
9. Max Simpson (Rhinos)
The teenage centre has not played since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in pre-season last year. Coach Rohan Smith said: "There's no time frame for Max, he still has a few physical markers to cover. [It] could be soon, might be a bit longer. He is training well." Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com