17 Apr 2024

Fusitu'a back for Rhinos

Leeds Rhinos Head Coach Rohan Smith has named his 21 man squad ahead of this Friday's clash with Huddersfield Giants at AMT Headingley, kick off 8pm with Tongan international David Fusitu'a set to make his first appearance of the season.

Fusitu'a suffered a calf injury in pre-season and also had a minor operation to clear up a long running knee injury. He last featured for the Rhinos since scoring a hat trick on the final day of last season in a 46-0 win over Castleford Tigers.

The Rhinos are without Ash Handley after he suffered a rib injury against Warrington Wolves last time out whilst James Bentley and Tom Holroyd are both ruled out as they follow the return to play protocol following concussion.

French International Justin Sangare returns after serving a one game suspension whilst Leon Ruan and Tom Nicholson-Watton are back in the Rhinos squad after loan spells at Doncaster and York respectively.

James Donaldson is ruled out with a neck injury.

Tickets are on sale now for this Friday's double header of Super League action. The Rhinos Womens team kick off their new season against Huddersfield at 5.30pm followed by the men at 8pm. The match is the Rhinos annual Armed Forces game with lots of great activities taking place around the game for all the family. You can book your ticket now at tickets.therhinos.co.uk

The squad in full is:

1 Lachie Miller sponsored by Oxen

2 David Fusitu'a sponsored by Berry's

3 Harry Newman sponsored by Warners Fish Merchants

4 Paul Momirovski sponsored by YF Furniture

6 Brodie Croft sponsored by Axis

7 Matt Frawley sponsored by Vale Services

8 Mikolaj Oledzki sponsored by Pickup Self Storage

9 Andy Ackers sponsored by Nexa Finance

12 Rhyse Martin sponsored by Evolve Lettings

13 Cameron Smith sponsored by Warners Fish Merchants

14 Jarrod O'Connor sponsored by Horbury Dental Laboratories