Leeds Rhinos predicted starting 13 and bench sees 2 return for huge game at Warrington Wolves

By Peter Smith

Published 27th Jun 2023, 17:54 BST

Updated 27th Jun 2023, 18:50 BST

At least one and more likely two changes will be made to a winning team when Leeds Rhinos visit Warrington Wolves on Thursday.

Justin Sangare, a substitute in last week’s 54-0 defeat of Huddersfield Giants, is ruled out with a foot injury and coach Rohan Smith has confirmed three-quarter Nene Macdonald (concussion) and prop Tom Holroyd (calf muscle) will both be in the 17 after being crossed off the casualty list.

Loose-forward Cameron Smith is an injury doubt, but his namesake has a strong 17 to select from and here’s how Rhinos could line up.

Returned to his squad number position against Giants and was hugely influential in the win.

. Full-back: Richie Myler

Returned to his squad number position against Giants and was hugely influential in the win. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

Two tries on his return from injury last week and a big impact on the game.

. Wing: David Fusitu'a

Two tries on his return from injury last week and a big impact on the game. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

Missed the Giants game because of concussion, but coach Rohan Smith says he will be in the 17, so it seems likely he will replace rookie Luis Roberts at right-centre.

. Centre: Nene MacDonald

Missed the Giants game because of concussion, but coach Rohan Smith says he will be in the 17, so it seems likely he will replace rookie Luis Roberts at right-centre. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Had one of his best games at centre last week.

. Centre: Rhyse Martin

Had one of his best games at centre last week. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

Impressed against Giants in his most familiar role.

. Wing: Ash Handley

Impressed against Giants in his most familiar role. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

His future may be uncertain, but he'll want a big game against his previous club.

. Stand-off: Blake Austin

His future may be uncertain, but he'll want a big game against his previous club. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

Made a good comeback from injury agianst Giants and will be needed to run the show on Thursday.

. Scrum-half: Aidan Sezer

Made a good comeback from injury agianst Giants and will be needed to run the show on Thursday. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com

Returned to his squad number position against Giants and was hugely influential in the win.

1. Full-back: Richie Myler

Returned to his squad number position against Giants and was hugely influential in the win. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

Two tries on his return from injury last week and a big impact on the game.

2. Wing: David Fusitu'a

Two tries on his return from injury last week and a big impact on the game. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

Missed the Giants game because of concussion, but coach Rohan Smith says he will be in the 17, so it seems likely he will replace rookie Luis Roberts at right-centre.

3. Centre: Nene MacDonald

Missed the Giants game because of concussion, but coach Rohan Smith says he will be in the 17, so it seems likely he will replace rookie Luis Roberts at right-centre. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Had one of his best games at centre last week.

4. Centre: Rhyse Martin

Had one of his best games at centre last week. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

Impressed against Giants in his most familiar role.

5. Wing: Ash Handley

Impressed against Giants in his most familiar role. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

His future may be uncertain, but he'll want a big game against his previous club.

6. Stand-off: Blake Austin

His future may be uncertain, but he'll want a big game against his previous club. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

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