Rhinos v Quins: Teams

Brian McDermott will be the centre of attention on Friday night when his Leeds side face former employers Harlequins.

McDermott ended his association Quins, who he had coached since July 2006, at the end of last season to become an assistant at the Rhinos.

However Brian McClennan's departure saw the former Great Britain international promoted earlier than expected.

His tenure has started in impressive fashion - Leeds have won their opening two Super League fixtures, a thrilling triumph over Yorkshire rivals Bradford at Millennium Magic being followed up by a 32-18 success away to Hull.

Resilience

"In both our games so far this season we have shown our resilience and that is pleasing," said McDermott.

"We had to tough it out against Bradford and then in the second half against Hull we had to dig deep. This club and this team have shown in the past that they can do it tough but we can not rely upon that."

However, the victory over the Airlie Birds came at a price.

Second rower Carl Ablett (knee) and centre Brett Delaney (ankle) picked up injuries, ruling them out for as long as three and six weeks respectively.

Brent Webb also limped out of the action during the first half at the KC Stadium and although he is included in the 19-man squad, he is a major doubt.

Ben Jones-Bishop, who spent last season on loan at Quins, will take over at full-back if the New Zealander is unable to shake off the leg knock.

There is at least good news over prop Ben Cross, who missed the Hull game through illness but is now fit to make his home debut.

Like their opponents, Quins are also two win from two so far in 2011 under the guidance of new head coach Rob Powell, meaning someone's perfect record is going to be gone by 10pm.

Real test

"The challenge for us is to test ourselves against a top side, away from home, at a great ground such as Headingley," Powell said.

"The game will be a real test of our defence when we come up against a strong, potent Leeds attack."

In both victories, over Catalans Dragons in Cardiff and then Crusaders last weekend, former Rhinos youngster Luke Gale has excelled in a new-look half-back partnership with the experienced Chad Randall.

The only change to the 19-man squad for the visitors sees former Leeds winger Mark Calderwood, who is coming to the end of his initial trial period, come in for forward Lamont Bryan.

Prop Luke Ambler, who is currently on loan to Quins from the Rhinos, seems certain to face his parent club.

Leeds:Webb, Smith, Clarkson, Senior, Hall, Burrow, Leuluai, Buderus, Jones-Buchanan, Pitts, Sinfield, Lauitiiti, Cross, McShane, Kirke, Burgess, Watkins, Hauraki, Jones-Bishop.

Harlequins: Ambler, Bailey, Burnett, Calderwood, Clubb, Dorn, Ellis, Gale, Howell, Koupartisas, Krasniqi, Melling, O'Callaghan, Pryce, Purdham, Randall, Temata, Ward, Wilkes.