The good news is second-rower James McDonnell’s return from a pectoral muscle injury, but Leeds are without two of the backs who featured in their previous game, a home loss to Hull FC a fortnight ago. Ash Handley, who was standing in at number one in place of another casualty Lachie Miller, has a back injury and a hamstring issue means centre Jack Bird also won’t play.
Hooker Danny Levi remains on the injury list, along with outside-back Alfie Edgell and forward Ben Littlewood, but teenage pivot George Brown has been drafted into Rhinos’ initial squad, as has centre Ned McCormack. Here’s how Rhinos could line up for the Betfred Super League play-off.
13. Second-row: Presley Cassell
Moved to the second-row for Rhinos’ previous game and could stay there if Hankinson plays in the backs. Photo: Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com
14. Loose-forward: Keenan Palasia
Went well when he returned from a long injury layoff in the defeat by Hull FC. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
15. Sub: Kallum Watkins
An option at centre, second-row or loose-forward, but was among the replacements in the previous game. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
16. Sub: Cameron Smith
Has been one of Super League’s most impressive players off the bench this year and will want to bow out of Headingley on a high. Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com
17. Sub: Tom Holroyd
Has flourished in his impact role during 2026. Photo: Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com
18. Sub: Cooper Jenkins
Has been a regular starter this term, but was among the subs last time out. Photo: Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com