Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers are both without four players with a top-20 squad number and a total of 14 are ruled out from the two first team squads. Rhinos have picked up at least one injury per game this season, including two against Salford Red Devils last week, while most of Tigers’ woes are from last season and long-term. Here’s who is unavailable from both first team squads and when injured players could be back on the field.
13. Maika Sivo (Rhinos)
Leeds’ star signing suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Ash Handley’s testimonial game against Wigan Warriors on January 26 and won't play a competitive match this year. Photo: Tony Johnson
14. Max Simpson (Rhinos)
The centre had hoped to be back on the field this month, for the first time since an anterior cruciate ligament tear in January, 2023, but a separate hamstring injury in training has ruled him out until April. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
15. Will Tate (Tigers)
The winger suffered an ankle injury in training, requiring surgery and is likely to be out of action for four months. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
