Injuries suffered in the Challenge Cup win at Widnes Vikings six days earlier will sideline prop Mikolaj Oledzki and loose-forward Cameron Smith, while Jake Connor misses out after damaging a knee in training. Of the eight players on the casualty list last week, only James McDonnell and Chris Hankinson have been included in Leeds’ squad for Betfred Super League round one, though Lachie Miller - who wasn’t risked at Widnes - will feature.
Eight of the 17 have fewer than 10 senior games, including two have yet to make their debut and a couple whose first appearance came last week Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
19. To miss out
If that's the 17, Fergus McCormack will miss out, alongside Riley Lumb, Oscar Brown and Jacob Stead. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
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