Defeat in their final game of the regular season would see Rhinos, who are on the back of a 38-0 hammering at Wigan Warriors last week, finish outside the play-offs for a second successive year. They also need Leigh Leopards to lose at home against St Helens on Friday evening and even then, Leeds’ fate would depend on Catalans Dragons’ result at Hull FC on Saturday.
Hull KR are the only top-flight team Leeds haven’t beaten in the past two seasons so the odds are against them, but coach Brad Arthur has a relatively strong squad to select from, with only three of Rhinos’ top 17 players unavailable. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
7. Stand-off: Brodie Croft
Will need to be at his best if Rhinos are going to snatch a place in the play-offs. Photo: Steve Riding
8. Scrum-half: Matt Frawley
Only missed two games this season and ever-present under coach Brad Arthur. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
9. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
A key figure in Rhinos' pack, will want to finish this season on a high. Photo: Steve Riding
10. Hooker: Andy Ackers
Had a spell on the bench, but has started every game since Brad Arthur took charge. Photo: Steve Riding
11. Prop: Justin Sangare
Likely to keep his place for an eighth successive start and 19th of the season. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: James McDonnell
Missed the first two games of the season, but has been in the team ever since. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com