Three of the side which faced St Helens last week - centre Harry Newman, scrum-half Aidan Sezer and stand-off Morgan Gannon - picked up long-term injuries, forward Zane Tetevano is ill and winger David Fusitu’a and prop Sam Lisone remain on the casualty list.
Much will depend on whether stand-off Blake Austin and second-row James Bentley are fit enough to return after two weeks out of the team.
The side looks a lot more experienced with them in it. If they, or anyone else, don’t make it, at least two of Luis Roberts, Luke Hooley, Leon Ruan and Alfie Edgell - with a total of six Betfred Super League appearances between them, five of those by Roberts - will get a shot.
Assuming everyone in the 17 is fit, probably only five of the 13 starting positions are set in stone. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
7. Jake Connor
Brodie Croft is already unavailable and if either Matt Frawley or Jack Sinfield are also ruled out, moving Connor from full-back could be the answer. If both are cleared, Sinfield’s likely to step in. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Scrum-half: Matt Frawley
In doubt because of a hand injury, but got through the second half with it last week and played well. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
Set to return after a one-game concussion layoff. Photo: Tony Johnson
10. Hooker: Andy Ackers
Has played the full 80 in both league games so far and may have to again. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Prop: Keenan Palasia
Will continue in the starting front-row after an outstanding performance last week. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: James Bentley
Overcame a poor start to have a strong game last week. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com