Rhinos v Tigers: Teams
Leeds and Castleford do battle for the second time in less than a week, though both are expected to make changes.
Last Updated: 11/08/11 12:28pm
Castleford will be looking for revenge when they travel to face their Carnegie Challenge Cup conquerors Leeds on Friday night.
The two Yorkshire teams met last Sunday in a superb semi-final that saw the Rhinos eventually come out on top thanks to a golden-point penalty.
Leeds captain Kevin Sinfield slotted over the winning kick at the start of extra time after the sides had been locked together at 8-8 after 80 minutes.
Defeat was tough on the Tigers, who had led 8-2 with nine minutes to go thanks to Rangi Chase's superb solo score at the start of the second half and a pair of Kirk Dixon penalties.
Brett Delaney, who played in the tie at the Keepmoat Stadium, is ruled out for Leeds this week after failing to shake off a groin problem.
However, Carl Ablett is included despite suffering a nasty facial injury while Chris Clarkson (foot) is also in coach Brian McDermott's 19-man squad.
There are also places for Ali Lauitiiti, who will be moving to Wakefield for next season, Jay Pitts and Lee Smith.
Casualties
Castleford, meanwhile, also suffered casualties during the bruising encounter in Doncaster - Ryan Hudson, Paul Jackson, Brett Ferres and Dixon are all unavailable for the visitors at Headingley.
Coach Terry Matterson has drafted in Daryl Clark, Greg Eden, Nathan Massey and John Davies to replace the sidelined quartet.
Full-back Richard Mathers is again ruled out, meaning he misses out on facing one of his former clubs.
There is better news, though, over Chase - the talismanic half-back should be back in the country in time to play after a trip to Australia to appear in court.
Leeds squad: Webb, Smith, Hall, McGuire, Burrow, Leuluai, Buderus, Peacock, Jones-Buchanan, Ablett, Sinfield, Lauitiiti, Bailey, Kirke, Watkins, Hauraki, Clarkson, Pitts, Jones-Bishop.
Castleford squad: Youngquest, Arundel, Owen, Chase, Orr, Jones, Milner, Isa, Aspinwall, Massey, Thompson, McGoldrick, Holmes, Widders, J. Davies, Clark, Eden, Parker, B. Davies.
