Rhinos will be without stand-off Brodie Croft at Salford Red Devils on Thursday as he begins what will be at least a three-game layoff because of hamstring damage suffered against Warrington Wolves 13 days earlier. Leeds have nobody returning from injury, but Matt Frawley is in contention after a three-match absence and teenagers Jack Smith and Presley Cassell are included in Arthur’s initial 21-man squad. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
7. Stand-off: Jake Connor
Could be named at number seven, but will be in one of the half-back roles. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
8. Scrum-half: Matt Frawley
Jack Sinfield is also an option, but Frawley’s experience may secure his return from a three-game absence. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
Playing well and there's not much chance of a change here. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
10. Hooker: Jarrod O’Connor
Set to retain the starting role during Andy Ackers’ long injury layoff. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
11. Prop: Cooper Jenkins
Has done a good job as a starting front-rower and a change is unlikely. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: James Bentley
Ever-present so far and one of Rhinos’ top forwards this term. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com