Smith forced to shuffle squad ahead of Giants clash

Rohan Smith has named his 21-man squad for this Sunday's trip to Huddersfield Giants, kick off 3pm.

Morgan Gannon returns to the squad after making his come back from injury last week against Warrington reserves however Leeds are without James McDonnell, who has not recovered enough from the back injury he suffered last week, and Corey Johnson, who left last week's win over Warrington with an injury. The Rhinos are also without Nene Macdonald, who has returned to Australia for a week to attend the birth of his child this weekend. 

Youngster Alfie Edgell could make his debut after being drafted into the squad following a string of impressive performances for the Reserves whilst winger Liam Tindall is back in contention for selection after being called into the 21 man squad this week.

The squad in full is:

2 David Fusitu'a sponsored by Berry's Jewellers

3 Harry Newman sponsored by Warners Fish Merchants

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 Axis

15 Sam Lisone sponsored by KBins

16 Derrell Olpherts sponsored by Holbury Dental Laboratories Ltd

18 Tom Holroyd sponsored by West Riding Paper Services

20 Morgan Gannon sponsored by Simon Baynes

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

29 Jack Sinfield sponsored by ACS

31 Leon Ruan sponsored by Moortown

34 Alfie Edgell sponsored by The Leeds Welding Company