Thursday’s fourth versus first Betfred Super League clash comes a month after Rhinos pulled off an outstanding win at Sewell Group Craven Park, but four of their 17 that afternoon are ruled out, three of them props. The Robins, victors at AMT Headingley in April, are also missing one of their top front-rowers, through suspension, following last week’s crunch victory at Wigan Warriors. Here’s who is unavailable and when they could be back on the field.
7. Lee Kershaw (Hull KR)
The former Wakefield Trinity winger is out for the rest of the season after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament at training in June. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Michael McIlorum (Hull KR)
The Leeds-born hooker fractured an ankle in training last week in training and could miss the rest of the campaign. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Tom Nicholson-Watton (Rhinos)
The prop has been ruled out since the start of May with a stress fracture of a foot. He is making progress, but a return date hasn’t been confirmed. Photo: Tony Johnson
10. Mikolaj Oledzki (Rhinos)
The England Ashes hopeful underwent surgery after suffering a fractured cheekbone and damage to an eye socket in Leeds’ home loss to St Helens on July 11. He is in the initial squad for Thursday's game, but is likely to make his comeback away to Hull FC next weekend. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Maika Sivo (Rhinos)
The Fijian winger won't play this season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in January. Photo: Peter Smith
12. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Hull KR)
The veteran prop is fit, but will miss the game as he begins a two-match suspension. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com