Newman, Nicholson-Watton and Lumb return to 21 man squad

Leeds Rhinos Head Coach Brad Arthur has named his 21 man squad for his side for this Friday's trip to Wigan Warriors, kick off 8pm.

Centre Jack Bird has had minor surgery on his knee that will keep him out of the next two games for Leeds and he is replaced by England international Harry Newman, who has played the last three games on loan at Hull FC. 

Tom Nicholson-Watton, who spent a week on loan at Castleford Tigers, comes in for Ethan O'Neill, who has joined Hull FC on loan whilst Riley Lumb, who was at Hunslet, returns to replace Harley Thomas in the 21 man squad. 

Ben Littlewood has suffered a hand injury that will sideline him for six to eight weeks whilst at York Knights. 

Man of Steel Jake Connor will play his 250th Super League game. 

Tickets and travel for the game can be purchased online via https://tickets.therhinos.co.uk

The squad in full is:

1. Lachie Miller sponsored by Nexa
2. Maika Sivo sponsored by Digital X Raid
3. Harry Newman sponsored by Warners Fish Merchants
4. Ash Handley (C) sponsored by Roxy
5. Ryan Hall sponsored by Apache        
6. Brodie Croft sponsored by Axis Group
7. Jake Connor sponsored by Bartercard
8. Mikolaj Oledzki sponsored by Pickups Self Storage
9. Jarrod O'Connor sponsored by Horbury Dental Laboratory and Clinic
10. Tom Holroyd sponsored by West Riding Paper Services
11. Kallum Watkins (VC) sponsored by Industruct Limited
12. James McDonnell sponsored by So Trak
13. Keenan Palasia sponsored by Tetley’s
14. Chris Hankinson available to sponsor
15. Cooper Jenkins sponsored by BKS Groundworks
17. Cameron Smith sponsored by Warners Fish Merchants
20. Presley Cassell sponsored by Warners Fish Merchants
22. Riley Lumb available to sponsor 
23. Danny Levi sponsored by Sadler and Rose Building and Joinery
26. Tom Nicholson-Watton sponsored by Pickups Self Storage
28. Fergie McCormack available to sponsor
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