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.
. 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
. 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
. 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
. 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
7. Sam Lisone
Ruled out of the game against Leigh after picking up a head knock in the defeat at Hull the previous weekend. Is expected to be available for Rhinos' next fixture, agianst London Broncos on July 6. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Morgan Gannon
The second-rower hasn't played a competitive game in 2024 after being concussed in both his pre-season appearances. On May 20 Rhinos announced he won't play this year, though he is doing non-contact training with his teammates. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Kieran Hudson
The former Castleford front-rower is fully recovered from an Achilles injury which kept him out of the entire 2023 season. He has played in Rhinos' reserves and on dual-registration for Halifax Panthers, but is currently sidelined with hamstring damage. He could be back on the field in July. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
10. Leon Ruan
The second-rower as unavailable to face Leigh because of a hip injury sustained in a reserves game. It is not expected to be a long-term layoff. Photo: Steve Riding
11. Luis Roberts
The three-quarter has missed three successive games because of a groin issue. A return date has not been confirmed. Photo: Steve Riding
12. James Donaldson
The prop was banned for two games over an incident in the second match of the season, sustained a neck injury in training during his suspension and hasn't played since. He could be back in contention next month, with an outside chance of being available to face London. Photo: Steve Riding