Stand-off Brodie Croft has returned to Australia on compassionate grounds following the death of his grandfather. He is expected back next week, but – without another specialist number six in the senior squad – Arthur needs to find a replacement for Saturday’s big Elland Road showdown. Captain Cameron Smith is back in contention after a one-match ban and winger Ash Handley and forward James Donaldson could return from injury. Here’s a prediction of how Rhinos might line up.
1. Leeds Rhinos predicted team
Here's how Leeds Rhinos could line up against Warrington Wolves at the Elland Road Magic Weekend. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
2. Full-back: Lachie Miller
No change here as Miller prepares for a 21st successive appearance. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
3. Wing: David Fusitu’a
Returned last week after two games out and got through unscathed, despite a late substitution. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
4. Centre: Harry Newman
Will continue for a fifth successive game. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
5. Centre: Paul Momirovski
Has played in 18 of Rhinos' 22 games this year, including the last nine and will extend that run this weekend. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
6. Wing: Ash Handley
Needs surgery on a hand and missed last week, but is willing to play until the operation is arranged so likely to return. Photo: Bruce Rollinson