Rhinos - who will strengthen their hold on third place in Betfred Super League if they can achieve a fifth successive win - are without 10 members of their full-time squad, including Max Simpson and Joe Shorrocks who featured against Hull FC last weekend. They are down to the bare bones in the centres and have a host of forwards unavailable, so coach Brad Arthur has some decisions to make.
Rookie centre Ned McCormack has been drafted into the initial 21-man squad for the first time since July last year and Andy Ackers, Riley Lumb, Jack Sinfield, Ben Littlewood and Zak Lloyd are others vying for a place in the matchday side. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
7. Stand-off: Brodie Croft
Set for a 15th successive appearance. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Scrum-half: Jake Connor
Returning to one of his former clubs for the second successive game and Giants will have their hands full keeping him under wraps. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
This will be the second match of his return from injury and he'll benefit from the game time he got last weekend. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
10. Hooker: Jarrod O'Connor
A vital cog in Rhinos’ machine. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Prop: Presley Cassell
With Keenan Palasia ruled out, the 18-year-old looks set for a fourth successive start. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: Morgan Gannon
A try scorer against Hull and member of the official Super League team of the week. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com