Eight of Rhinos’ first team squad have been ruled out of the crunch clash, but Hull have 10 players on their casualty list and six players with a squad number in the 30s or 40s are in contention for this weekend’s meeting. For Rhinos, the main concerns are in the three-quarters, where they are missing numbers two, three and five. Here’s who is definitely unavailable on Sunday – for both teams – and when they could be back on the field.
7. Brad Fash (Hull)
Hull had hoped to have the prop back in their squad this week, but he remains sidelined with an ankle injury. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. David Fusitu'a (Rhinos)
The winger made his first appearance of the season, following knee surgery, in last week's game against Huddersfield Giants. He lasted around 50 minutes before being forced off with medial ligament damage to his other leg. An eight-10 week recovery means he's due back in late June or early July. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Morgan Gannon (Rhinos)
The second-rower hasn't played a competitive game this year. He was stood down from contact training for at least three months after being concussed in successive pre-season games and isn't expected back in the team before mid-summer. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
10. Ash Handley (Rhinos)
The winger suffered rib cartilage damage against Warrington Wolves three weeks ago. He is back in training and his return is a "week-to-week proposition" according to coach Rohan Smith. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Tom Holroyd (Rhinos)
Leeds' number 10 failed a head injury assessment against Warrington Wolves three weeks ago and will be back in contention when he completes the sport's return to play protocol. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
12. Harry Newman (Rhinos)
Rhinos' England centre suffered what coach Rohan said was a "lower back disc bulge issue” in last week's game. It is understood not to be a long-term injury so he could be in contention to face London Broncos next week if his condition improves. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com