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Leeds Rhinos receive double injury boost ahead of Challenge Cup rematch with Wigan Warriors

Rohan Smith has made two changes to the Leeds Rhinos squad for their rematch with Wigan Warriors. The two powerhouses will go into battle again in the Challenge Cup, eight days on from the Rhinos' stunning 40-18 win.

There are two injury returnees, with James McDonnell and Aidan Sezer returning to the fold after missing out with arm and quad issues respectively. The pair replace the suspended Zane Tetevano, who was sent off in last week's victory, and James Bentley, who is out due to a concussion.

It leaves Smith with some challenging decisions to make. Richie Myler moved to the halves last week, with Ash Handley utilised at fullback. Sezer's availability gives him the choice of sticking with what he's got or reverting to the halfback partnership he has used for most of the season.

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McDonnell appears an obvious like-for-like replacement for Bentley, who started last week's game. Sam Walters, who is expected to join Wigan Warriors next year, is named in the squad again. He featured for the reserves last week.

Corey Johnson, Luis Roberts and Derrell Olpherts are over options for Smith to consider.

Leeds Rhinos' 21-man squad : Myler, Newman, Macdonald, Handley, Austin, Sezer, Oledzki, Martin, Smith, O'Connor, Lisone, Olpherts, Sangare, Holroyd, McDonnell, Gannon, Walters, Tindall, Roberts, Donaldson, Johnson.

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