Rhinos are without both first-choice wingers, a centre, one of their two leading props and a pair of second-rowers and seven of the 21-man squad have fewer than 10 first team appeareances to their name. With two of the starting team in last week’s defeat by Huddersfield Giants unavailable, coach Rohan Smith will have to make changes and teenagers Riley Lumb and Ben Littlewood have come into the initial group. Hull also have key men missing ahead of what is a crunch game for both teams. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
7. Stand-off: Brodie Croft
Unless he picks up a knock, there'll be no change here. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Scrum-half: Matt Frawley
Will continue alongside Croft for a 10th successive game. Photo: Steve Riding
9. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
Business as usual for Rhinos' pack leader. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
10. Hooker: Andy Ackers
Ever-present so far, one of Leeds' most consistent players and likely to get a lot of game time. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Prop: Justin Sangare
Has stepped into the starting role this year and deserves to keep his spot. Photo: Steve Riding
12. Second-row: James McDonnell
Spent half of last week's game at centre, but Rhinos need him in his specialist second-row slot. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com