Winger Ash Handley and prop Tom Holroyd – who both started the last game, against Warrington Wolves two weeks ago – both miss out through injury, but Leeds have a specialist back in contention for both those roles. They have also recalled two players from loan at Betfred Championship clubs, boosting Smith’s options on the bench. After three successive home defeats – and a trio of losses in their last four league games – it’s a must-win match. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
7. Stand-off: Brodie Croft
Has yet to miss a game for Leeds. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Scrum-half: Matt Frawley
Facing his former side for the first time. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
9. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
With a depleted pack, Leeds will need a big game from him in the middle of the field Photo: Steve Riding
11. Prop: Justin Sangare
Back in the squad after a one-game ban and could return straight into the starting lineup to replace the injured Tom Holroyd. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: James McDonnell
Rhinos are low on second-rowers and McDonnell has rarely missed out since his debut early last season. Photo: Bruce Rollinson