Four of Leeds’ first 13 squad numbers are unavailable because of injury and one is suspended. They are also missing several fringe players, while Giants have 11 ruled out, most of them from their first-choice lineup. Their coach Luke Robinson has described the spate of fitness problems as an “epidemic”. Here’s who won’t be playing and when they might be back on the field.
13. Mikolaj Oledzki (Rhinos)
The prop is fit, but picked up a one-match ban following last week’s win at Salford. He’ll be back in contention for next Friday’s visit of Hull KR. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
14. Fenton Rogers (Giants)
The prop suffered a foot injury during last Sunday’s defeat by Catalans Dragons and is expected to spend several months on the casualty list. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
15. Kieran Rush (Giants)
The half-back hasn’t played since injuring a shoulder in a Challenge Cup tie at Hunslet on February 9. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
16. Harry Rushton (Giants)
The former Wigan Warriors and Canberra Raiders forward damaged an ankle/knee against Hull KR on March 31. The recovery time was estimated at six weeks. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
17. Max Simpson (Rhinos)
The centre had hoped to be back on the field in March, for the first time since an anterior cruciate ligament tear in January, 2023, but sustained a separate hamstring injury in training and there is no confirmed return date. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
18. Maika Sivo (Rhinos)
Leeds’ star wing signing suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Ash Handley’s testimonial game against Wigan on January 26 and won’t play a competitive match this year. Photo: Tony Johnson