Leeds Rhinos are still in the play off mix despite their battering to Wigan Warriors and interestingly there have been reports of interest from Leeds in a Wigan player.
Sam Powell has been a cult hero at the DW Stadium winning everything there is to win at the Warriors.
He has even celebrated a testimonial but with former Leeds star Kruise Leeming headed to Wigan in 2024, Sam Powell looks headed for the exit door and Leeds are said to be interested according to Leeds Live which has drawn criticism former official Richard Silverwood.
He said:
“Leeds are missing pace at 9 IMO. O’Connor, Johnson and Powell all much of a muchness. Bizarre their recruitment.”
This week the Rhinos take on Catalans Dragons.
Going into the game, Rohan Smith revealed that they still aren’t able to bring back anyone from injury in disappointing news for Leeds.
He also revealed consultations for James Bentley and Aidan Sezer after head knocks.
The Rhinos are forced to make one change with Sam Walters ruled out with a one game suspension following last week’s defeat at home to Wigan Warriors.
The Rhinos are still without Aidan Sezer and James Bentley as they follow the return to play protocols following concussion whilst Richie Myler, Justin Sangare and Luis Roberts are ruled out through injury. Nene Macdonald is still unavailable for selection.
Young front rower Tom Nicholson-Watton has been named in the 21 man squad for the first time this season. The Reserves regular played with the first team in pre-season and has trained with the first team squad all season. He has most recently been on loan with Keighley Cougars in the Championship.
The squad in full is:
2 David Fusitu’a sponsored by Berry’s Jewellers
3 Harry Newman sponsored by Warners Fish Merchants
5 Ash Handley sponsored by Roxy Ballroom
8 Mikolaj Oledzki sponsored by Pickups Self Storage
12 Rhyse Martin sponsored by Mailway Packaging Solutions
13 Cameron Smith sponsored by Warners Fish Merchants
14 Jarrod O’Connor sponsored by Axis
15 Sam Lisone sponsored by KBins
16 Derrell Olpherts sponsored by Holbury Dental Laboratories Ltd
18 Tom Holroyd sponsored by West Riding Paper Services
19 James McDonnell sponsored by Wetherby Whaler
20 Morgan Gannon sponsored by Simon Baynes
21 Luke Hooley sponsored by So-Trak Ltd
23 Liam Tindall sponsored by Bartercard
25 James Donaldson sponsored by ACS
26 Corey Johnson sponsored by Heaton Wilson Roofing
29 Jack Sinfield sponsored by ACS
31 Leon Ruan sponsored by Moortown
34 Alfie Edgell sponsored by The Leeds Welding Company
35 Riley Lumb sponsored by Euro Auction
36 Tom Nicholson-Watton sponsored by Dee Living
