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.
7. 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
8. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
Injuries in the middle could mean lengthy game time for Rhinos' pack leader. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
9. Hooker: Jarrod O'Connor
An option at loose-forward, but likely to remain in hs usual role. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
10. Prop: Sam Walters
Probably cemented a spot with his two-try performance last week. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
11. Second-row: James McDonnell
Signing of the season, has established himself as a first-choice second-rower. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
12. Second-row: James Bentley
Top tackler last week. Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com