Leeds Rhinos Head Coach Rohan Smith has included Luke Hooley in his 21-man squad to face the unbeaten Catalans Dragons this Saturday at Headingley, live on Channel 4.
Hooley, who made his comeback from an ankle injury for Leeds' Reserves last week and has been linked with a short-term loan move to Super League rivals Wakefield Trinity this week. However, the Rhinos rejected the inquiry, and the former Batley Bulldogs star could make his competitive debut against the Dragons.
Leeds are still without key players Ash Handley, Mikolaj Oledzki and Morgan Gannon, who miss out through injury, with Irish international James Bentley serving the one-game suspension he picked up in the defeat to Castleford Tigers.
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Corey Johnson and Liam Tindall both played for Bradford Bulls last weekend, and their efforts on loan have been rewarded with a call-up to Smith's 21. Johnson replaces Kruise Leeming, who is set to join NRL club Gold Coast Titans in the coming days.
Sam Walters and James Donaldson both return to the squad, having missed out at Castleford last week. Jack Sinfield is also included. Harry Newman is expected to play more minutes as he gradually returns back to full fitness.
Leeds Rhinos 21-man squad
Richie Myler, David Fusitu'a, Harry Newman, Nene Macdonald, Blake Austin, Aidan Sezer, Zane Tetevano, Rhyse Martin, Cameron Smith, Jarrod O'Connor, Sam Lisone, Derrell Olpherts, Justin Sangare, Tom Holroyd, James McDonnell, Luke Hooley, Sam Walters, Liam Tindall, James Donaldson, Corey Johnson, Jack Sinfield
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