Harry Newman was among Rhinos’ substitutes in last Sunday’s 24-22 win over Warrington Wolves and got through unscathed in his first game since suffering a hamstring injury against St Helens on May 26.
Morgan Gannon, who sustained ankle damage in the same match, made his comeback as a second half substitute in the reserves’ 18-16 defeat by Warrington the same afternoon, playing at stand-off and scoring a try.
Here’s Rhinos’ current casualty list and potential return dates.
1. Richie Myler
The full-back suffered a stress fracture in a foot during the 22-18 loss at St Helens on July 28. He was at Sunday’s game in a protective boot and could play again this year, if Rhinos reach the play-offs. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
2. Zane Tetevano
The Cook Islands and former New Zealand Test forward suffered a stroke at training in May. He has undergone surgery to fix a hole in his heart and is hopeful of playing again, but the odds of him playing again this season are lengthening. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
3. Justin Sangare
The French prop hobbled out of the defeat by Leigh Leopards on August 4 with his second plantar fascia (foot) injury in three months. He has been ruled out for the rest of this season. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
4. James McDonnell
Second-rower McDonnell was replaced after suffering a back spasm in the first half of the win over Warrington. Coach Rohan Smith said after the game he could have gone back on in an emergency, but is in doubt for Sunday's trip to Huddersfield Giants. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
5. Max Simpson.
The teenager centre ruptured anterior cruciate ligaments in pre-season training and won't play a competitive game this year. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com