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.
13. Second-row: Morgan Gannon
Unexpectedly got 80 minutes last week and will have to front up again. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
14. Loose-forward: Kallum Watkins
Might have been a prop option, but will presumably remain at No 13. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
15. Sub: James Bentley
Will probably come on to play in the middle when one of the starting props is spelled. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
16. Sub: Sam Lisone
Probably won't start, but will be needed to make an even bigger than usual impact as one of Leeds' two fit and available front-rowers. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
17. Sub: Andy Ackers
An unused replacement last week, but has been promised more game time against Tigers. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
18. Sub: Ben Littlewood
Arthur has confirmed the forward will be a substitute for his second Leeds appearance, having played on loan for Salford Red Devils last Sunday. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com