Leeds Rhinos travel to Warrington Wolves tonight boosted by last weekend’s tough 12-10 defeat of Wigan Warriors.
For the first time this year, Rhinos got through that game with no new injury concerns and coach Brad Arthur has named an unchanged 21-man squad. Here’s how his side could line up.
Full-back: Lachie Miller
Has played every minute in the two games since his return from long-term injury.
Wing: Riley Lumb.
The 20-year-old has proved he is a Super League winger and deserves his place.
Centre: Harry Newman.
Will make his 100th Super League appearance.
Centre: Ash Handley
Set to play his 200th Super League game and maintain his ever-present record this year in his new role.
Wing: Ryan Hall.
The road to 550 career games begins here.
Stand-off: Brodie Croft
Barring injury, virtually guaranteed his place in the team.
Scrum-half: Jake Connor.
After last week – and as long as Miller is fit – the role is Connor’s to lose.
Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki
Had a big game last week and will want to back that up.
Hooker: Jarrod O’Connor.
If he stays fit, O’Connor should retain the role during Andy Ackers’ long-term injury layoff.
Prop: Cooper Jenkins
There’s a couple of options but it worked last week so the Aussie is likely to retain the starting front-row spot.
Second-row: James Bentley
Had a big game last week when his quick reactions set up the opening try.
Second-row: James McDonnell
Ever-present this year and that will continue.
Loose-forward: Keenan Palasia.
Playing with three ‘props’ is working, so why change?
Sub: Jack Sinfield
Might not get a lot of game time, but covers two positions and proved his worth against Wigan.
Sub: Sam Lisone
Didn’t play long, but had an impact in last week’s win.
Sub: Morgan Gannon
Has returned from injury in strong form.
Sub: Tom Holroyd
Returned well from a two-game layoff last week and will want to build a run of games in the final season of his current Leeds Rhinos contract.
