Handley said this week he is keen for more time at full-back and with Richie Myler set to move into the halves, in place of Aidan Sezer, he may get his chance.

placeholder image — Handley said this week he is keen for more time at full-back and with Richie Myler set to move into the halves, in place of Aidan Sezer, he may get his chance.

Leeds Rhinos predicted starting 13 and bench as changes expected v Salford Red Devils: gallery

By Peter Smith

Published 3rd May 2023, 18:00 GMT

There will be at least one change to Leeds Rhinos’ 17 when they meet Salford Red Devils at Headingley on Friday.

Coach Rohan Smith needs to find a replacement for injured scrum-half Aidan Sezer, which is likely to mean a reshuffle in the outside-backs.

Up front, he has options with Morgan Gannon back in contention and Sam Walters, James Donaldson and Corey Johnson all vying for a recall. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.

Has switched from full-back to scrum-half in the past two games and, with Aidan Sezer ruled out, will probably start there this time.

7. Scrum-half: Richie Myler

Has switched from full-back to scrum-half in the past two games and, with Aidan Sezer ruled out, will probably start there this time. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Now reestablished as a starting prop following his long injury layoff.

8. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki

Now reestablished as a starting prop following his long injury layoff. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com

Corey Johnson is breathing down his neck, but O'Connor remains first-choice hooker.

9. Hooker: Jarrod O'Connor.

Corey Johnson is breathing down his neck, but O'Connor remains first-choice hooker. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Has started the last two in the front-row after a long spell as a substitute prop.

10. Prop: Sam Lisone

Has started the last two in the front-row after a long spell as a substitute prop. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Might get a start this week after coming off the bench last time out.

11. Second-row: James Bentley

Might get a start this week after coming off the bench last time out. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com

Has gone well as a starting second-rower and deserves to keep his place.

12. Second-row: James McDonnell

Has gone well as a starting second-rower and deserves to keep his place. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

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