Rhinos under-performed across the field in last Saturday’s 14-12 home loss to Wakefield Trinity, but that was the first game in a 27-round Betfred Super League campaign and it’s unlikely Arthur will want to alter things too much at this stage. There is at least one forced change to the starting 13 with prop Mikolaj Oledzki ruled out because of concussion. Hooker Jarrod O’Connor is back in contention after injury and the inclusion of Aussie signing Ethan Clark-Wood and academy product Jack Smith in the initial 21 means Arthur has the option to rejig his outside-backs, if necessary. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
1. Leeds Rhinos at Salford Red Devils
Here's how Rhinos could line up. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
2. Full-back: Jake Connor
With Lachie Miller still sidelined, the pre-season signing will get another chance to stake a claim for a regular starting spot. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
3. Wing: Riley Lumb
Alfie Edgell is an alternative, but Lumb deserves another chance. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
4. Centre: Harry Newman
A try scorer last week, any change here would be a shock. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
5. Centre: Ash Handley
Handley could move to a wing, with Ethan Clark-Wood at centre, but Arthur probably won’t change his pre-season plans after one game. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
