Hull KR v Leeds Rhinos teams as experienced duo make Rovers return

Wrapping up round seventeen of Super League is arguably the biggest game of the weekend as Hull KR host Leeds Rhinos at Craven Park.

Hull KR are sitting pretty at the top of the table, and a win would take them six points clear of second-placed Wigan Warriors with ten rounds still to go.

The Rhinos have slipped down to fifth, following victories for St Helens and Leigh Leopards so far this weekend, but a win for them would see them move back up to third.

If both sides produce their very best, we could be in for a cracker of a Sunday afternoon game.

Following the 21-man squad news during the week, here’s how Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos line up on matchday.

Hull KR v Leeds Rhinos team news

Hull KR match-day squad

Hull KR boss Willie Peters had made two changes to the side that beat Wakefield Trinity 34-10 last time out.

Michael McIlorum returns from injury and goes straight into the starting line-up at hooker, with Jez Litten moving to a spot on the bench.

Jarea Waerea-Hargreaves also comes back into the side, and he starts from the bench.

Making way for the pair are Jack Brown and Bill Leyland.

Hull KR XIII: Arthur Mourgue, Tom Davies, Peta Hiku, Jack Broadbent, Joe Burgess, Mikey Lewis, Tyrone May, Sauaso Sue, Michael McIlorum, Dean Hadley, Jai Whitbread, Rhyse Martin, Elliot Minchella.

Interchanges: Jez Litten, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Sam Luckley, Kelepi Tanginoa.

Leeds Rhinos match-day squad

Leeds Rhinos coach Brad Arthur has made just one change to his team that beat Leigh Leopards 48-30 last Friday night.

James Bentley comes back into the fold and takes up a place on the interchanges bench.

Jack Sinfield is the man who makes way for his return.

Ash Handley, Harry Newman, Mikolaj Oledzki and James McDonnell all start following their England training squad call-ups, with Tom Holroyd starting on the bench.

Leeds Rhinos XIII: Lachlan Miller, Alfie Edgell, Ash Handley, Harry Newman, Ryan Hall, Brodie Croft, Jake Connor, Mikolaj Oledzki, Jarrod O’Connor, Cooper Jenkins, Kallum Watkins, James McDonnell, Keenan Palasia.

Interchanges: Sam Lisone, Tom Holroyd, James Bentley, Cameron Smith.

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