Forsell names squad to face Wigan Warriors Women

Leeds Rhinos Women's head coach Lois Forsell has named her squad to face Wigan Warriors in the first home game of the Betfred Super League Women's competition, kick off 2pm.

Shannon Brown (nee Lacey), who got married last weekend, returns for the Rhinos and Lily Thompson, who has come through the club's Academy system, could be set to make her debut.  Ruby Walker, who missed out last week due to injury is also included in the squad.

There are a number of injuries in the Rhinos squad with Ruby Enright, Caitlin Beevers, Bella Sykes, Connie Boyd and Lacey Owen still all unavailable for selection.

The squad in full is:

2. Ebony Stead (Sponsored by B W S Waste Management Ltd)
4. Evie Cousins (Sponsored by Wetherby Whaler)
5. Sophie Nuttall (Sponsored by AC Auto Locksmiths)
6. Mel Howard (Sponsored by NIC FM Services)
7. Ruby Walker  (Sponsored by Andrew & Alison Jones)
9. Keara Bennett (Sponsored by Pickups Self Storage)
10. Izzy Northrop (Sponsored by SGH Sporting Events)
11. Shannon Brown
12. Lucy Murray (Sponsored by Mick & Samantha Walsh)
13. Bethan Dainton (sponsored by Realia Marketing)
14. Ruby Bruce (sponsored by Beau Occasion)
15. Ella Donnelly (Sponsored by J&B Travel)
16. Kaiya Glynn (Sponsored by Leeds Rhinos Players Association)
17. Jenna Greening (Sponsored by Eileen Dockray)
18. Liv Whitehead (Sponsored by Power Clean UK)
19. Grace Field
20. Elle Frain (Sponsored by Riva Homes)
21. Grace Short
23. Frankie Blakey
24. Tally Bryer (Sponsored by Unite The Union (Drax Branch)
26. Lily Thompson (Sponsored by J&B Travel)