Rhinos picked up a suspension during the Wigan defeat and an injury concern. Here’s their latest casualty list and when unavailable players could be back in action.
1. Richie Myler
The full-back suffered a potentially season-ending stress fracture in a foot during the 22-18 loss at St Helens on July 28. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
2. Nene Macdonald
The Papua New Guinea centre/winger, who is contracted until the end of 2027, has not returned to England following paternity leave in Australia, putting his Rhinos future in doubt. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
3. Ash Handley
The England winger returned from a plantar fascia (foot) injury against Wigan, but didn’t look fully fit. He will be assessed before this weekend’s game. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
4. Aidan Sezer
Sezer could have played his last game for Leeds. The scrum-half, who will join Wests Tigers next year, was concussed in training before the match at Hull on September 3 and is on a 28-day concussion protocol. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
5. James Bentley
The second-rower is also going through the concussion protocol after being knocked out early in the defeat at Huddersfield on August 27. He is expected to miss the rest of the regular season. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
6. Cameron Smith
Leeds’ captain and loose-forward didn’t return from a head injury assessment in the second half against Wigan. However, coach Rohan Smith confirmed he passed the check so should be available for Saturday. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com