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 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 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)
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 teenager centre ruptured anterior cruciate ligaments in pre-season training and won't play a competitive game this year. (Photo: Bruce Rollinson)
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