Matty Peet is expecting Leeds Rhinos to be significantly strengthened when his Wigan Warriors side travel to Headingley on Thursday night. Peet’s men cross the Pennines after a thumping 60-0 win over Hull FC and could hand a debut to England prop Mike Cooper following his arrival from Warrington Wolves.
Old adversaries Leeds have endured a hugely inconsistent campaign but were severely depleted when they lost to relegation-threatened Toulouse Olympique on Saturday night. As the Roses rivals prepare to cross swords at Headingley this week, Zak Hardaker, Kruise Leeming, Blake Austin, Aidan Sezer and Harry Newman could all return for Rohan Smith’s play-off chasing side.
Peet believes his Challenge Cup winners will face a stern test, saying: “Leeds are looking for that consistency, but with the team and talent they have got, they’re a club that demands success and they recruit accordingly.
