Of Leeds’ top 17 squad numbers only hamstring victim Ethan O’Neill, who has spent much of the season on loan at Hull FC, is unavailable for Sunday’s meeting with Bradford Bulls in Liverpool, handing Arthur some - welcome - selection headaches. His biggest dilemma is how to give centre Jack Bird game time. Bird played six successive games early in the campaign, but Harry Newman’s form has kept him out of the side since recovering from knee surgery.
Bird is included in an unchanged squad following last week’s 34-8 win against Hull KR. Riley Lumb, Tom Nicholson-Watton and Presley Cassell are the others vying for a call into the 17. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
7. Stand-off: Brodie Croft
Shone on the big occasion in Las Vegas and will want to do the same on Sunday. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Scrum-half: Jake Connor
Has been given the all-clear after an injury scare last week. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
Arthur might rotate his front-row, but it’ll be a surprise if Oledzki doesn’t start. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
10. Hooker: Danny Levi
Has started the past couple, with Jarrod O’Connor on the bench - and unlucky not to score last week. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Prop: Keenan Palasia
Will be needed to get Rhinos on the front foot early in the game. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: Chris Hankinson
Has started 10 successive games in the second-row and scored in the last five. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com