Leeds v Salford: Squads Announced

Leeds and Salford have both announced their 21-man squads for Saturday evening’s fixture at the Halliwell Jones Stadium (KO 6:30pm).

The Red Devils are back in action for the first time in two weeks after their last scheduled game against Catalans was postponed after 12 members of their previous opponents’, Hull FC, playing and backroom staff tested positive for Covid-19 days after their match.

No Salford players have tested positive since the game and will, along with Hull, return to action this weekend.

Leeds, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back after suffering two defeats on the bounce for the first time this season, losing to St Helens and Wigan.

Leeds Rhinos

The Rhinos are boosted by the return of Richie Myler, Rob Lui and Ava Seumanufagai. Jack Walker was a chance to return but isn’t included by Richard Agar, while James Donaldson and Cameron Smith are both sidelined with long-term injuries. Youngsters Callum McLelland, Alex Sutcliffe and Tom Holroyd all retain their places.

21-man squad: 2 Tom Briscoe, 3 Harry Newman, 4 Konrad Hurrell, 5 Ash Handley, 6 Rob Lui, 7 Luke Gale, 8 Ava Seumanufagai, 9 Kruise Leeming, 10 Matt Prior, 12 Rhyse Martin, 14 Brad Dwyer, 15 Liam Sutcliffe, 16 Richie Myler, 17 Adam Cuthbertson, 19 Mikolaj Oledzki, 20 Bodene Thompson, 21 Rhys Evans, 23 Callum McLelland, 24 Luke Briscoe, 26 Alex Sutcliffe, 28 Tom Holroyd.

Salford Red Devils

Andy Ackers could be in line for his Salford debut after signing from Toronto during lockdown. There are no places in the squad for Krisnan Inu, Dan Sarginson or Lee Mossop, while winger Ed Chamberlain could be set for his first Red Devils appearance of the season. Kevin Brown is also included after missing the game against Hull.

21-man squad: 1 Niall Evalds, 2 Ed Chamberlain, 3 Kris Welham, 6 Tui Lolohea, 7 Kevin Brown, 9 Joey Lussick, 10 Gil Dudson, 11 Ryan Lannon, 12 Pauli Pauli, 13 Tyrone McCarthy, 14 Sebastine Ikahihifo, 16 Greg Burke, 17 Luke Yates, 18 Chris Atkin, 19 Mark Flanagan, 20 Josh Johnson, 21 James Greenwood, 22 Rhys Williams, 23 Ken Sio, 24 Elliot Kear, 30 Andy Ackers.