Other options are available, but Hardaker is the man in possession and has gone well so far.Other options are available, but Hardaker is the man in possession and has gone well so far.
Other options are available, but Hardaker is the man in possession and has gone well so far.

Predicted team: How Leeds Rhinos could line up in Super League clash at St Helens

Only two of Leeds Rhinos' top-17 squad numbers - Jack Walker and Alex Mellor, who this week signed for Castleford Tigers - aren't in contention for Thursday's game at St Helens.

Rhinos will be boosted by the return of half-back Aidan Sezer (groin injury), hooker Kruise Leeming (illness) and second-row James Bentley (suspension), but that means some difficult decisions for coach Rohan Smith.

He has confirmed Sezer will start, so where Richie Myler - who can play at half, full-back or, at a push, as hooker - fits into the team is one of the most intriguing selection posers.

Here's how Rhinos could line up as they bid to end a 10-game losing run against the reigning champions.

Here's how Rhinos could line up as they bid to end a 10-game losing run against the reigning champions.

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