Morgan Gannon the star attraction for Leeds Rhinos reserves' Headingley return v Hull FC

Leeds Rhinos reserves will make a rare appearance at Headingley on Friday as part of a double-header against Hull FC.

The two second-strings feature in a curtain-raiser to the Betfred Super League clash, with the reserves’ game kicking off at 5.30pm.

Rhinos had big wins in their opening two matches, beating Bradford Bulls 48-0 and Castleford Tigers 46-10, both at Stanningley, but their fixture away to Hull KR two weeks ago was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.

First team forward Morgan Gannon is set to make his first appearance since suffering concussion seven weeks ago and coach Tony Smith said: “It will be great to get back playing.

“It is an added bonus we are going to get to play in front of the Rhinos fans. We’re looking forward to it.

“It is a great place, Headingley. I have only experienced it as an opposition player, but I know how good it is and how vocal the fans are.

“Hopefully a few will turn out for the reserves game, especially in the second-half. It will be a great experience for some of the young lads who are going to play.”

With almost 100 points scored in two matches, Smith - who coaches Rhinos’ reserves and academy - pledged an attacking style of rugby.

He said: “We like to play with the ball and work hard when we haven’t got it. The more we can do that, the easier the transition becomes for anyone who’s in the reserves and goes into the first team. We try to play a similar way to how the first team do.”