Rhinos dropped to fifth in Betfred Super League following Leigh’s win against Castleford Tigers last night (Thursday), but will be guaranteed a place in the play-offs if they come away from MKM Stadium with the points. They will have to do it without co-captain/centre Ash Handley who has a groin injury and will be missing for the first time this season.
Mikolaj Oledzki is set to return from a fractured cheekbone and fellow prop Cooper Jenkins is included in the initial 21-man squad after missing two matches with an ankle injury. Centre Max Simpson - who has played only two reserves games following a two-year layoff with knee damage - has also been drafted in. On-loan Salford Red Devils forward Joe Shorrocks is in contention for his debut. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
19. To miss out
If that’s the 17, Cooper Jenkins, pictured, will miss out - giving him extra time to get over his injury - along with Jack Sinfield, Ben Littlewood and Max Simpson. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com