Talking Points: Round 2 vs Hull FC

Headingley is preparing to host Leeds Rhinos' Betfred Super League home opener as Rohan Smith's side take on Hull FC tomorrow night live on Sky Sports, kick off 8pm.

Before both teams take to the field, here are three talking points ahead of the game...

Possible debut for Nene

Following yesterday's 21-man squad announcement, the inclusion of Papua New Guinea international Nene Macdonald was something for Rhinos fans to get excited about.

The outside back's try-scoring record last year in the Championship began with a hat trick on his club debut for Leigh, before he added 23 more tries over the course of the season. His record of scoring on debut extends into his time in the NRL too as he scored on his first appearance for North Queensland, Sydney Roosters and Cronulla Sharks.

He also had a big World Cup campaign for the Kumuls and joins his country's captain Rhyse Martin in the extended squad for Friday.

A tale of two halves for Hull in round one

Hull's opening clash against Castleford Tigers was one of the top matches in Super League last weekend as over 15,000 packed into the MKM Stadium. An electric first half lived up to the atmosphere as Tony Smith's side race into a 20 point lead at the break, thanks to two tries from Darnell McIntosh and Adam Swift, plus Danny Houghton added a sixth try for the home side early in the second half.

An incredible comeback though saw Castleford score 24 unanswered points to make the final moments nervy.

New boys Sutcliffe and Olpherts go head to head

Both of Hull and Leeds' new outside backs Liam Sutcliffe and Derrell Olpherts made quick starts at their new clubs with tries in round one.

Headingley is a familiar environment for Sutcliffe, who returns to face his former club after signing for the black and whites in the off season. He had team mate and also a former Rhino, Brad Dwyer, for his first half four pointer against Castleford and knows what it's like to score at Headingley, having scored over 70 total tries in blue and amber.

Olpherts marked his Rhinos debut with a try, a feat he replicated from his time with Castleford. He was one of Leeds' top metre makers in the round one loss to Warrington and in a backline bolstered by Macdonald this week, he will be looking to impress in front of a home crowd.

Don't miss our home opener!

Leeds Rhinos will return to Headingley Stadium next Friday for their Betfred Super League Round Two clash with Hull FC, live on Sky Sports, kick off 8pm.

The Rhinos are expecting a bumper crowd for the Round Two clash with Global East Stand terrace tickets all snapped up already. South Stand and Western Terrace tickets are still available and seating tickets are in high demand on all three sides of the ground. Please note there are no cash turnstiles available in the South Stand, but tickets can be bought online or from the ticket office.

Tickets for Friday’s game are available online at tickets.therhinos.co.uk, over the phone on 0371 423 1315 and from Leeds Rhinos Club Shop (Opening Hours).

Remember if you buy before midnight on Thursday you can save £3 on the matchday admission price. For more information, click here.