Leeds Rhinos take on Wigan Warriors and Brad Arthur will be forced into at least one change after a recent injury blow.
Hooker Andy Ackers is beginning what is set to be a 12-week layoff after suffering a hamstring injury in last weekend’s Challenge Cup defeat at St Helens, so Jarrod O’Connor will come into the matchday 17.
Half-back Matt Frawley and prop Tom Holroyd are also vying for a call-up, along with outside-backs Alfie Edgell and Ethan Clark-Wood.
With both sides reeling after being knocked out of the Challenge Cup it could be a classic at Headingley and here’s how Leeds Rhinos could line up.
Predicted Leeds Rhinos line-up
Full-back: Lachie Miller
Played the full 80 in his comeback last week, did okay and will surely keep his spot.
Wing: Riley Lumb
Leeds won’t want the youngster to play every game, but he has done well so far and will probably continue.
Centre: Harry Newman
Had a decent game last week and will need to back that up.
Centre: Ash Handley
Switching to a wing is an option, but he’s more likely to continue in his new position.
Wing: Ryan Hall
Set to make his 500th career appearance, his 336th for Leeds.
Stand-off: Brodie Croft
It’d be a major surprise if there was a change here.
Scrum-half: Jake Connor
Matt Frawley is back in contention, but Connor has been a big influence this year – and is the team’s goal kicker – so may keep the spot.
Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
Realistically, only an injury would keep Oledzki out of the side.
Hooker: Jarrod O’Connor
Coach Brad Arthur has confirmed O’Connor will start in place of the injured Andy Ackers, after being 18th man last week.
Prop: Keenan Palasia
Will be in the 13, either at loose-forward or front-row.
Second-row: James Bentley
There’s unlikely to be a change here.
Second-row: James McDonnell
Will be keen to start and have a big game against his former and home town club.
Loose-forward: Morgan Gannon
Was on the bench last week, but could start this time.
Sub: Cooper Jenkins
Has switched between starting and the bench, will take the latter role if Palasia is at prop.
Sub: Sam Lisone
Hasn’t had much game time recently, but will probably retain his place.
Sub: Tom Holroyd
Set to return from a two-game ban.
Sub: Jack Sinfield
Coach Brad Arthur says Sinfield will be on the bench, to cover hooker and the halves.
Leeds Rhinos Head Coach Brad Arthur has named his squad to face Wigan Warriors this Saturday at AMT Headingley, kick off 5.30pm.
The Rhinos are boosted by the return from suspension of prop Tom Holroyd and from injury of scrum half Matt Frawley.— Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) March 20, 2025
