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James Bentley dropped as Rohan Smith makes notable change to Leeds Rhinos side

Rohan Smith has left James Bentley out of his Leeds Rhinos side to take on Hull FC. The back-rower has been replaced by Liam Tindall in an alteration that has brough more positional changes for the Rhinos this week.

Bentley, who missed twelve tackles in last week's victory over Huddersfield Giants, is replaced by Zane Tetevano in the back-row. Sam Lisone has been promoted to starting prop, with Tom Holroyd moved to the bench.

The rest of the side remains unchanged. Rhyse Martin remains at centre after playing there in recent weeks, allowing Nene Macdonald to continue at wing in the absence of David Fusitu'a, who has an ankle injury.

James Donaldson misses out after impressing for Bradford Bulls last week, with Corey Johnson set for another stint off the bench. Cameron Smith. fresh off being left out of England's 40-man squad, can put his best front forward tonight. There are places for four of Leeds' England selectees. Harry Newman, Ash Handley, Mikolaj Oledzki and Tom Holroyd all start. Morgan Gannon played for the reserves.

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They play a Hull FC side that have made five changes, with the likes of Danny Houghton and Jack Brown coming back into the team.

Rhinos: Richie Myler, Nene Macdonald, Harry Newman, Rhyse Martin, Ash Handley, Blake Austin, Aidan Sezer, Mikolaj Oledzki, Jarrod O'Connor, Sam Lisone, Zane Tetevano, James McDonnell, Cameron Smith. Subs: Tom Holroyd, Sam Liam Tindall, Justin Sangare, Corey Johnson.

Hull FC: Davy Litten; Adam Swift, Liam Sutcliffe, Carlos Tuimavave, Darnell McIntosh; Joe Lovodua, Ben McNamara; Brad Fash, Danny Houghton, Ligi Sao; Josh Griffin, Jordan Lane; Joe Cator. Interchange: Jack Brown, Brad Dwyer, Will Gardiner, Chris Satae.

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