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How Rhinos could line up.

Leeds Rhinos' predicted starting 13 and bench for Headingley derby v Castleford Tigers

It’s difficult to predict Leeds Rhinos’ starting side and bench for the home derby with Castleford Tigers on Sunday, because even coach Brad Arthur isn’t sure who’ll play.

Stand-off Brodie Croft and loose-forward Cameron Smith are both ruled out from the team which won at Salford Red Devils last week and scrum-half Matt Frawley is a doubt after suffering a cut hand in that game. Another half-back, Jack Sinfield, has been recalled to Rhinos’ initial 21, but may not be fully recovered from a foot injury.

Much will depend on how Frawley and Sinfield get through Rhinos’ final training session on Saturday, but there will be at least three changes with Mikolaj Oledzki available after concussion. Here’s how they could line up.

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