18 May 2023

Sezer and McDonnell return for Rhinos

Rohan Smith has named his 21-man squad for this Saturday's massive Betfred Challenge Cup against Wigan Warriors at Headingley, kick off 2.30pm, live on BBC One.

Smith has made two changes to the squad that won 40-18 last week at Wigan. James Bentley is ruled out with the head injury he suffered at the DW Stadium whilst Zane Tetevano begins his two game suspension after being shown a red card against the Warriors.

Leeds welcome back former Wigan player James McDonnell after he missed last week's game with a minor injury and Aidan Sezer returns to the squad for the first time since suffering a dead leg in the defeat at Leigh three weeks ago.

Tickets for the game are available from the Rhinos ticket office at tickets.therhinos.co.uk with junior tickets just £5 for juniors, free for junior members and just £15 for adult standing tickets.

The game will be the 32nd time that both teams have met in the Challenge Cup since the first meeting back in 1899. So far there have been 15 wins for both teams and one draw.

The squad in full is:

1 Richie Myler sponsored by Y F Furniture

3 Harry Newman sponsored by Warners Fish Merchants

4 Nene MacDonald sponsored by Fenton Finance

5 Ash Handley sponsored by Roxy Ballroom

6 Blake Austin sponsored by AXIS

7 Aidan Sezer sponsored by Vale Services

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 Boardrm

15 Sam Lisone sponsored by K-Bins