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.
13. Second-row: James McDonnell
Also has Morgan Gannon breathing down his neck, but will probably retain his starting role. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
14. Loose-forward: Cameron Smith
Co-captain, alongside Ash Handley and remains one of the first names on the teamsheet. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
15. Sub: Jarrod O'Connor
Returns from a pre-season knee injury. His contribution off the bench was missed last week. Photo: Tony Johnson
16. Sub: Sam Lisone
Rhinos’ top try scorer so far this season, with four. Photo: Tony Johnson
17. Sub: Tom Holroyd
With Cooper Jenkins starting, Holroyd will continue among the replacements. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
18. Sub: Morgan Gannon
Made an impact off the bench last week in his first Super League game since September, 2023. Photo: Steve Riding