Ever-present loose-forward/captain Cameron Smith is serving a one-match ban and a rib injury aggravated against Salford Red Devils last week has ruled out prop Mikolaj Oledzki. Winger Ash Handley has been named in Rhinos’ initial squad, but won’t play because of a wrist injury, coach Brad Arthur has revealed. David Fusitu’a, Rhinos’ other first-choice wing, is back in contention following a calf muscle strain and Arthur confirmed rookie forwardsTom Nicholson-Watton and Ben Littlewood will come into the 17. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
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Here's how the home team could line up. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
2. Full-back: Lachie Miller
Only missed one game so far, at Hull KR in round two because of illness. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
3. Wing: David Fusitu'a
Coach Brad Arthur has confirmed the former New Zealand and Tonga international will return after two games out with a calf muscle injury. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
5. Centre: Paul Momirovski
Set for a ninth successive appearance. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
6. Sub: Alfie Edgell
The 20-year-old, a specialist full-back, will continue on a wing, replacing top try scorer Ash Handley who has a wrist injury . Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com