Numbers eight and 10 – Mikolaj Oledzki and Tom Holroyd – are on the injury list so Leeds are down to only two experienced, specialist props in their initial 21. Second-rower James McDonnell is back in contention following a hamstring problem and full-back Alfie Edgell, hooker Corey Johnson, prop Tom Nicholson Watton and forward Leon Ruan are all in contention after not featuring against Salford last week. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
13. Loose-forward: Cameron Smith
His first away game as official captain. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
14. Sub: Jarrod O'Connor
Was on the bench last week for the first time in almost a year, but influential when he joined the action late in the game. Photo: Steve Riding
15. Prop: Tom Nicholson-Watton
The 21-year-old rookie has only one first team appearance to his name, but showed in pre-season he won't let the side down. Photo: Steve Riding
16. Sub: Justin Sangare
All his 19 first team appearances for Leeds so far have been off the bench; he was good last week. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
17. Sub: Mickael Goudemand
Started in the second-row last week, but could come off the bench to cover that position or prop. Photo: Steve Riding