Leeds Rhinos latest casualty list and potential return dates ahead of Huddersfield Giants clash

Peter Smith
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The full-back suffered a stress fracture in a foot during the 22-18 loss at St Helens on July 28. He could play again this year, if Rhinos reach the play-offs. (Photo: Tony Johnson)
The full-back suffered a stress fracture in a foot during the 22-18 loss at St Helens on July 28. He could play again this year, if Rhinos reach the play-offs. (Photo: Tony Johnson)

The positive for Leeds is the return of seciond-row/stand-off Morgan Gannon, who has been named in their initial 21-man squad for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in May.

Here’s the full list of players not available this weekend and potential return dates.

The three-quarter is in Australia on paternity leave, but could be back for next week’s game at Hull FC. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
The three-quarter is in Australia on paternity leave, but could be back for next week’s game at Hull FC. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
The Cook Islands and former New Zealand Test forward suffered a stroke at training in May. He has undergone surgery to fix a hole in his heart and is hopeful of playing again, but the odds of him playing again this season are lengthening. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)
The Cook Islands and former New Zealand Test forward suffered a stroke at training in May. He has undergone surgery to fix a hole in his heart and is hopeful of playing again, but the odds of him playing again this season are lengthening. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)
Second-rower McDonnell was replaced after suffering a back spasm in the first half of last Sunday’s win over Warrington. The injury is not expected to be long-term. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)
Second-rower McDonnell was replaced after suffering a back spasm in the first half of last Sunday’s win over Warrington. The injury is not expected to be long-term. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)
The French prop hobbled out of the defeat by Leigh Leopards on August 4 with his second plantar fascia (foot) injury in three months. He has been ruled out for the rest of this season.
The French prop hobbled out of the defeat by Leigh Leopards on August 4 with his second plantar fascia (foot) injury in three months. He has been ruled out for the rest of this season.
The hooker, who has been playing stand-off, limped out of last week’s game with Achilles tendonitis. The club say his injury is “not long-term”. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)
The hooker, who has been playing stand-off, limped out of last week’s game with Achilles tendonitis. The club say his injury is “not long-term”. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)
The teenager centre ruptured anterior cruciate ligaments in pre-season training and won't play a competitive game this year. (Photo: Bruce Rollinson)
The teenager centre ruptured anterior cruciate ligaments in pre-season training and won't play a competitive game this year. (Photo: Bruce Rollinson)