After waiting nearly a month, Leeds Rhinos Reserves are in action on Friday night as part of a double header of Rugby League action against Hull FC Reserves, kick off 5.30pm.

The Rhinos' last scheduled fixture against Hull KR was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch, which halted a positive run of form for Tony Smith's side. Already this season they have beaten Bradford (48-0) and Castleford (46-10) at Stanningley in convincing performances but Friday's challenge against Hull FC is set to be a tough clash before the Rhinos go on the road against London at the end of the month.

Like the Rhinos, Michael Shenton's side have started the season unbeaten to sit at the top of the Reserves league standings with three wins from three games. The black and whites have scored over 50 points in all three fixtures, but last time out a hat trick from Mitieli Vulikijapani helped Hull to a convincing 60-10 result against Warrington Wolves.

Last season when the two sides met, a second half resurgence wasn't enough to get the Rhinos victory against Hull on the road. Mekhi Bridgeman-Reaney, Mackenzie Turner and Zach McSwiney added to Tom Nicholson-Watton's first half score, but the home side held out to take the 26-22 result.

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Tony Smith has named his squad for the Reserves clash with Hull FC at Headingley.

Smith is able to name seven first team contracted players in his side for the clash against Michael Shenton's FC side. Morgan Gannon continues his recovery from a concussion, after head coach Rohan Smith announced that the youngster would get minutes in the Reserves clash. Luis Roberts and Sam Walters were part of Bradford's winning side against Halifax earlier in the week and are eligible for today's game, as well as Jack Sinfield and Leon Ruan.

Ben Hursey-Hord has served his suspension and is back for the Rhinos, while Smith also gives Keenan Dyer-Dixon and Iwan Orr their first chance to play in Rhinos colours this year. Dyer-Dixon came through the Rhinos Academy in 2021 and is currently part of Keighley Cougars' squad, while Orr, son of former Castleford player Danny, has impressed while with Leeds Beckett University's Rugby League's programme.

The squad in full is:

Bailey Aldridge

Keenan Dyer-Dixon

Alfie Edgell sponsored by The Leeds Welding Company

Morgan Gannon sponsored by Simon Baynes

Harrison Gilmore sponsored by Morley Ventilation

Ben Hursey-Hord

Jack Johnson sponsored by MACRONSTORE Wakefield

Kai Morgan

Tom Nicholson-Watton sponsored by Dee Living

Iwan Orr

Dylan Proud

Luis Roberts sponsored by Wetherby Whaler

Ashton Robinson sponsored by Arlos Army

Leon Ruan sponsored by Moortown

Will Shaw

Jack Sinfield sponsored by ACS Stainless Steel Fixings

Neil Tchamambe

Sam Walters sponsored by Warner's Fish Merchants

Toby Warren sponsored by J T Services Yorkshire

To sponsor an Academy, Scholarship or Reserves player, please email sales@therhinos.co.uk

More information

Fans who have bought tickets for the men's game versus Hull FC get access to the Reserves match included in their match ticket.

Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.therhinos.co.uk or by calling the Ticket Office on 0371 423 1315.

Remember if you book your ticket before midnight this Thursday you can save £3 on the matchday admission price.