Zak Hardaker will almost certainly make his second debut for Leeds Rhinos on Friday night providing he overcomes illness after being included in a 20-man squad for the clash with Hull Kingston Rovers. Hardaker insisted earlier this week he was willing and ready to play just days after signing for the club, and would put his hand up to feature against the Robins on Friday.
He reported ill on Wednesday and did not train, but providing he overcomes that issue, he should be named in Jamie Jones-Buchanan's final team as interim coach before handing the reins over to Rohan Smith, who officially arrives in the country next week to assume control of Leeds.
However, Jones-Buchanan has been unable to name a full 21-man squad for Friday's game as injuries and suspensions continue to bite the Rhinos. Blake Austin is back in a boost after a recent concussion, and youngsters Oli Field and Sam Walters are also included alongside Hardaker.
