Ankle injury victim Cooper Jenkins has joined Mikolaj Oledzki, Tom Holroyd and Tom Nicholson-Watton on the casualty list, leaving Keenan Palasia and Sam Lisone - who is ever present but yet to start a game this year - as the only specialist front-rowers in the 21-man squad. Coach Brad Arthur has now confirmed 18-year-old back-rower Presley Cassell will start at prop in his fourth senior appearance and another rookie forward, Ben Littlewood, taking his place on the bench. With those changes confirmed, here’s how Rhinos could line up.
7. Stand-off: Brodie Croft
Had a good game last week, capped by scoring the clinching try. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
8. Scrum-half: Jake Connor
Will continue his ever-present run. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
9. Prop: Keenan Palasia
One of only two fully-fit props in the 21. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
10. Hooker: Jarrod O'Connor
Looks set to stay in his regular role at acting-half. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Prop: Presley Cassell
The 18-year-old will make his first start in his fourth senior appearance, as a stand-in front-rower. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: James McDonnell
There's not much chance of his ever-present run ending this week. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com