Major changes made in Leeds Rhinos' predicted starting 13 and bench v Huddersfield Giants
By Peter Smith
Published 25th Aug 2023, 16:35 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2023, 18:24 BST
There are some important decisions to be made before Leeds Rhinos coach Rohan Smith names his 17 for Sunday’s crucial game at Huddersfield Giants.
Smith will have to change a winning lineup after two players were injured during last week’s defeat of Warrington Wolves and another is away on paternity leave.
Stand-off is the most pressing issue, but there will also be a change in the second-row and potentially at centre and on the bench.
One senior player is back in contention following injury and a couple more are vying for a recall, alongside several rookies.
One senior player is back in contention following injury and a couple more are vying for a recall, alongside several rookies.
13. Stand-off: Cameron Smith
Smith filled in for a spell at stand-off last week, but - with Morgan Gannon back in the squad - continuing at 13 seems more likely. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
The winger hasn't played in Rhinos' first team since the Magic Weekend defeat by his former club Castleford in June, but could get an opportunity this weekend. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com