Another huge weekend of fixtures await as Leeds Rhinos host Hull KR in a vital game in the play-off race, Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves renew their rivalry and two of the top three meet as St Helens take on Catalans Dragons.
However, arguably the biggest game will come at Headingley. It is not only a big game in the play-off race but also a dress rehearsal for Hull KR who will be back at the ground for a Challenge Cup semi-final next week.
Both sides are level on points going into the game and the winner could go joint sixth with a win.
The fixture is part of the Rhinos Inclusivity Round fixtures as the Rhinos celebrate the many teams and players that make up the Rhinos family.
In terms of team news, Blake Austin returns to the squad after missing last Sunday’s win at Salford through suspension whilst French international Justin Sangare is also back available for selection after overcoming a foot injury. Jack Sinfield returns to the 21 man squad having been away with the England Academy side last weekend in France.
The Rhinos are without James Donaldson, who failed a HIA at Salford with long term injured players Harry Newman, Zane Tetevano and Morgan Gannon still unavailable.
Rohan Smith has named his 21 man squad for this Friday's clash with Hull KR at Headingley this Friday
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Turning to Hull KR, yesterday Willie Peters gave some forecasts about his team news on BBC Radio Humberside: “Yeah, he should be. He trained with us today, he’s a really confident young fella and he is exactly what we need.
“This week we need some guidance and as a spine player Brad will come in and do that. He is very confident of himself.
“Directing his team round the park he is really good and he already knows all their names and so looking forward to seeing him play.
“We can’t expect too much from him too early.”
It would be ideal if he did play with Peters confirming Mikey Lewis will be out:
“He’s feeling the effects there, it’s more round his neck, it’s a bit of neck pain. He won’t play because he didn’t pass the protocols and Kane Linnett is the same so unfortunately both of them are out this week,” he said on BBC Radio Humberside.
“Hopefully it’s just this week. Obviously got to speak to the doc and the specialist and go through the protocols. So we’re hopeful it’s just a one week injury.
“The other one is Jack Walker. He has got a bit of a rib issue, he’s touch and go.”
All of these have come to pass for Hull KR who face an uphill battle.
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