Leeds Rhinos predicted starting 13 and bench as changes made v Huddersfield Giants: gallery

By Peter Smith

Published 7th Apr 2023, 15:32 BST

Updated 7th Apr 2023, 15:41 BST

With four of last week’s team not in the squad, coach Rohan Smith will make changes for Sunday’s visit of Huddersfield Giants.

Three-quarters Nene Macdonald and Ash Handley are in Leeds’ initial 21 following injury, which is a boost following the loss of David Fusitu’a to ankle damage. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.

Returns from paternity leave which kept him out of last week's game.

1. Full-back: Richie Myler

Returns from paternity leave which kept him out of last week's game. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Liam Tindall is an option, but if Macdonald has got over his calf muscle injury he'll be back. He was missed last week.

2. Wing: Nene MacDonald

Liam Tindall is an option, but if Macdonald has got over his calf muscle injury he'll be back. He was missed last week. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

Reestablished himself in the starting side last week and should continue.

3. Centre: Harry Newman

Reestablished himself in the starting side last week and should continue. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

Can play in the backs or the pack and may continue with the former, given the make up of the 21.

4. Centre: Rhyse Martin

Can play in the backs or the pack and may continue with the former, given the make up of the 21. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

It would be a gamble, given he was due to be missing for two more weeks, but Handley has been named in the 17 and if he's fit, he adds a lot to the side.

5. Wing: Ash Handley

It would be a gamble, given he was due to be missing for two more weeks, but Handley has been named in the 17 and if he's fit, he adds a lot to the side. Photo: Steve Riding

Virtually guaranteed his place, fitness permitting.

6. Stand-off: Blake Austin

Virtually guaranteed his place, fitness permitting. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

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