Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR have confirmed their line-ups for round four of Super League, as both sides return to action in the UK after their contest in Las Vegas.
Leeds emerged as hefty winners in the Sin City, defeating the Robins 58-6 as Maika Sivo crossed four times to stun the travelling Rovers faithful.
Brad Arthur’s men take on Castleford Tigers this afternoon, as they look to back up that performance with another strong showing.
Hull KR travel to Huddersfield Giants, in what is a battle between the league’s bottom two sides.
Neither are yet to win in the regular season, though KR did become World Club Champions just over two weeks ago.
The 17’s are in for this afternoon’s fixtures, with the big news being that Rhinos playmaker Brodie Croft will not feature due to a hamstring injury.
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Leeds Rhinos v Castleford Tigers:
As mentioned, Croft is not risked this week, and after such a stellar performance in Vegas, Rhinos fans will be hoping the number six isn’t out for too long.
George Brown plays in his place alongside Jake Connor, whilst James McDonnell misses out and Ethan O’Neill gets a chance to start.
There is still no return for Mikolaj Oledzki, who is will have to wait at least another fortnight to play his first Super League game of 2026.
Oledzki suffered a rib injury in victory over Widnes Vikings, as Leeds progressed to the last 16 of the Challenge Cup.
Castleford have stuck with Zac Cini at full-back, whilst loanee George Hirst retains his place in the back row.
Brock Greacen is not fit enough to make his first start of the league season. The overseas prop is yet to feature in league action after suffering an injury in training prior to round one.
Leeds Rhinos:Â Lachie Miller, Maika Sivo, Harry Newman, Ash Handley, Ryan Hal, George Brown, Jake Connor, Cooper Jenkins, Danny Levi, Keenan Palasia, Kallum Watkins, Ethan O’Neill, Cameron Smith
Bench:Â Jarrod O’Connor, Tom Holroyd, Chris Hankinson, Jeremiah Mata’utia
Castleford Tigers:Â Zac Cini, Mikaele Ravalawa, Darnell McIntosh, Krystian Mapapalangi, Jason Qareqare, Daejarn Asi, Tom Weaver, Renouf Atoni, Liam Hood, Joe Westerman, Jordan Lane, George Hirst, Joe Stimson
Bench:Â Ashton Golding, Jack Ashworth, Sam Hall, George Lawler.
Huddersfield Giants v Hull KR:
Injury-hit Huddersfield has a huge list of first-teamers out of action, meaning they are again down to the bare bones despite it only being round four.
Sam Hewitt is the latest to succumb to injury, whilst Zac Woolford and Sam Halsall drop out of the side that were beaten by Castleford last week.
Hull KR remain unchanged despite their heavy defeat in Vegas, as Willie Peters looks to get a response from last season’s treble winners.
There is a minor switch though, as Karl Lawton starts in the back row, Dean Hadley lines up at prop and Tom Amone begins on the bench.
Huddersfield Giants:Â George Flanagan Jr, Tanguy Zenon, Jacob Gagai, Taane Milne, Connor Carr, Tui Lolohea, Oliver Russell, Chris Patolo, Kieran Rush, Tom Burgess, Asher O’Donnell, Jack Billington, Matty English
Bench:Â Tristan Powell, Fenton Rogers, George King, Mathieu Cozza
Hull KR:Â Jack Broadbent, Tom Davies, Peta Hiku, Oliver Gildart, Joe Burgess, Mikey Lewis, Tyrone May, Sauaso Sue, Jez Litten, Dean Hadley, Karl Lawton, James Batchelor, Elliot Minchella
Bench:Â Tom Amone, Sam Luckley, Jai Whitbread, Rhyse Martin
