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Leeds Rhinos make several changes with Ash Handley's absence explained

Leeds Rhinos have made three changes for their trip to face Catalans Dragons. Halfbacks Blake Austin and Aidan Sezer are joined on the absentee list by Ash Handley, who hasn't travelled due to the imminent arrival of his child. Liam Tindall takes his place on the wing.

The halves will consist of teenager Jack Sinfield and Richie Myler. Myler's move to the halves gives Zak Hardaker a chance to play in his favoured spot at the back. Rhyse Martin moves to centre with Zane Tetevano moved to back-row once again.

Tetevano's move out of the middle gives Sam Walters an opportunity to start, with Muizz Mustapha the other call-up to the side. Kruise Leeming, who made his return to action last week following injury, starts. Brad Dwyer drops to the bench.

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Leeds can secure their place in the play-offs with victory over the Dragons, who are without reigning Man of Steel, Sam Tomkins. Leeds could still overtake Catalans if they win tonight, though the Dragons will tie up fourth place with victory.

Leeds Rhinos: Zak Hardaker, Liam Tindall, Liam Sutcliffe, Rhyse Martin, Tom Briscoe, Richie Myler, Jack Sinfield, Mikolaj Oledzki, Kruise Leeming, Sam Walters, Morgan Gannon, Zane Tetevano, Jarrod O'Connor. Subs: Matt Prior, James Bentley, Brad Dwyer, Muizz Mustapha.

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