Tigers could welcome back scrum-half Jacob Miller following a foot problem, but six first team players remain on the casualty list and coach Craig Lingard says several of the 21-man squad named for this weekend’s game are in serious doubt. Centre Paul Momirovski has recovered from ankle damage and will return for Rhinos, but nine of their full-time group are still unavailable. Here’s who is definitely ruled out and when they could be back.
7. George Lawler (Tigers)
The forward hasnb't played since Tigers' home loss to Leeds in March. He was hospitalised afer suffering a bleed on the brain, but is stepping up training and could be back in contention within weeks. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Riley Lumb (Rhinos)
The 19-year-old winger sustained a hamstring injury a minute into the win over London on May 3, having been man of the match on his debut at Hull the previous week. He could be back on the field in August. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Muizz Mustapha (Tigers)
The former Rhinos prop is back in training following a long-term knee injury and is set to play on duyal-registration for Batley Bulldogs this weekend. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
10. Matty Russell (Rhinos)
The on-loan Warrington Wolves winger suffered a knee injury and failed a head injury assessment in the same incident during his debut at St Helens last week. He's expected back for Rhinos' game at Hull on June 15. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
11. Louis Senior (Tigers)
A quad muscle injury will keep the winger on the sidelines until late August/early September. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
12. Josh Simm (Tigers)
The centre/winger suffered a dislocated shoulder in Tigers' home win over Salford Red Devils in April. He isn't expected to play again this season. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com