4 Aug 2023

Changes for Rhinos ahead of Leopards clash

Rohan Smith has named his 21-man squad for this Sunday's clash with Leigh Leopards at Headingley, kick off 3pm, live on Sky Sports.

The game is part of a double header of Rugby League action with Wembley-bound Leeds Rhinos Women playing Huddersfield Giants at 12.30pm. The game is part of the Rhinos annual Armed Forces Day game with activity around the game to celebrate our Armed Forces and the sacrifices they make for our country. Tickets are still available for Sunday's game and if you buy before midnight on Saturday you can save £3 on the matchday admission price. Book now at tickets.therhinos.co.uk

James Donaldson is set to make his 100th appearance for the club since arriving at Headingley in 2019. Donaldson missed out on selection last week at St Helens but could return to action on Sunday. Following a foot injury for Richie Myler at St Helens, Luke Hooley could make his home debut for the Rhinos. Hooley helped Batley Bulldogs to reach Wembley in the 1895 Cup recently and could add to his only appearance for the Rhinos so far this season at Hull KR back in March.

The Rhinos are without winger David Fusitu'a as he completes the return to play protocol following a concussion at Saints last week. Youngsters Jack Sinfield and Alfie Edgell are also both drafted into the 21 man squad.

The squad in full is:

4 Nene Macdonald sponsored by Fenton Finance

5 Ash Handley sponsored by Roxy Ballroom

7 Aidan Sezer sponsored by Vale Services

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

15 Sam Lisone sponsored by KBins

16 Derrell Olpherts sponsored by Holbury Dental Laboratories Ltd

17 Justin Sangare sponsored by Mtech