Leeds Rhinos predicted starting 13 and bench for Super League derby finale v Castleford Tigers
Peter Smith
Updated ·2-min read
Set for a seventh successive appearance, against the club he is tipped to join next year. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)
The Headingley derby is Rhinos’ final game of the season and there is nothing at stake on the Betfred Super League table.
It could be an ideal opportunity to give three youngsters in the initial squad – Alfie Edgell, Riley Lumb and Tom Nicholson-Watton – a senior debut.
But on the other hand, after being nilled in successive huge defeats, the pressure is on Leeds to bow out with a win. Here’s how Rhinos could line up.
On course to make his 150th career appearance. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)
Praised this week by coach Smith for his "maturity" during and after last week's defeat. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Was at stand-off last week, but playing centre would allow Ash Handley to move to the left-wing, which is his best role. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Was at centre last week from a similar squad, but is more at home on the left-wing - if he overcomes a foot injury. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
A sub last week, but could return to stand-off if Rhyse Martin has a change of role. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Sinfield, 19 today (Thursday) has started the last three in the number seven spot.
Likely to retain his role as Leeds' first-choice front-rower. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)
On the verge of completing an ever-present season, which is impressive for a 22-year-old. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)
Could keep his spot, despite Sam Walters being back in contention. (Photo: Tony Johnson)
Wasn't first-choice at the start of the year, but has been one of Leeds' most consistent players in his debut season. (Photo: Steve Riding)
Started in the second-row last week for the first time since the round two home defeat by Hull FC in February. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)
Has played every game this year, all but the first - when he was a substitute - at loose-forward. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Will probably continue his familiar role as an impact replacement. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)
Donaldson is in the 17 most weeks when fit and adds experience to a youthful side. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)
Back in the squad after a one-game ban and deserves a farewell performance, but might have to make it off the bench. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
There'll be a temptation to give one of the rookies a debut, in which case the 20-year-old prop might get the nod, ahead of two outside-backs. That could mean Derrell Olpherts missing out against his former side. (Photo: Steve Riding)
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