Austin returns for Rhinos with two potential Magic debutants

Rohan Smith has named his 21-man squad for this Saturday's clash with Castleford Tigers at St James' Park in Newcastle in Game 3 of the Magic Weekend, kick off 6pm.

The Rhinos are without Aidan Sezer, Harry Newman and Morgan Gannon, who were all forced off injured in last Friday's loss to St Helens at Headingley. James McDonnell who successfully appealed his ban is in the squad. James Bentley is back in the 21 man squad after passing the return to play protocols following his concussion. 

Blake Austin is set to return to action after missing the last two games whilst youngster Leon Ruan and Alfie Edgell could make their debuts after being included in the initial squad. 

The squad in full is:

1 Richie Myler sponsored by Y F Furniture

4 Nene MacDonald sponsored by Fenton Finance

5 Ash Handley sponsored by Roxy Ballroom

6 Blake Austin sponsored by AXIS

8 Mikolaj Oledzki sponsored by Pickups Self Storage

11 James Bentley sponsored by Trivent Ltd

12 Rhyse Martin sponsored by Mailway Packaging Solutions

13 Cameron Smith sponsored by Warners Fish Merchants

14 Jarrod O’Connor sponsored by Boardrm

16 Derrell Olpherts sponsored by Horbury Dental Laboratories Ltd

17 Justin Sangare sponsored by Mtech

18 Tom Holroyd sponsored by West Riding Paper Services

19 James McDonnell sponsored by Wetherby Whaler

21 Luke Hooley sponsored by So-Trak Ltd

22 Sam Walters sponsored by Warners Fish Merchants

23 Liam Tindall sponsored by Bartercard

24 Luis Roberts sponsored by Wetherby Whaler

25 James Donaldson sponsored by ACS Stainless Steel Fixings

26 Corey Johnson sponsored by Heaton Wilson Roofing

31 Leon Ruan sponsored by Moortown

34 Alfie Edgell sponsored by LWC Group