Rhinos have nobody returning from injury and veteran winger Ryan Hall, who made his debut at the inaugural Magic Weekend in 2007, is a doubt after damaging an ankle during last week’s loss to Hull KR. If he misses out, coach Brad Arthur could move Ash Handley to a wing, with Kallum Watkins starting at centre – but there are other options. Here’s how Rhinos could line up at Newcastle’s St James’ Park.
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Here's how Leeds Rhinos could line up for Saturday's Magic Weekend showdown at St James' Park, Newcastle. Picture by Will Palmer/SWpix.com. Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com
2. Full-back: Lachie Miller
Influential with the ball and now the team's goal kicker. Photo: David Harrison
3. Wing: Riley Lumb
Could be Leeds’ only fit and available specialist winger, but will be picked on merit. Photo: David Harrison
4. Centre: Ash Handley
Being widely tipped for a move to a wing spot, but coach Brad Arthur sees him as a centre now. Photo: David Harrison
5. Centre: Harry Newman
Did a good job filling in last week after Ryan Hall’s injury, but will revert to his preferred role. Photo: David Harrison
6. Wing: Alfie Edgell
Ryan Hall will play if fit, but last week's injury looked a bad one so the rookie may get his first start of the campaign. Photo: Tony Johnson