Zak Hardaker and Elliot Minchella available for Leeds against Wigan

Leeds Rhinos pair Zak Hardaker and Elliott Minchella will be available for selection against Wigan on Friday after being released without charge by police.

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Hardaker was left out of the Rhinos' clash with Warrington last Thursday after reports emerged he was, along with Minchella, to be interviewed by police over an alleged assault in February.

But a club statement read: "Leeds Rhinos can confirm that Zak Hardaker and Elliot Minchella have both fully co-operated with the police investigation into an incident in Leeds in February this year.

"Both players have been released without charge and the investigation is now concluded.

"The Rhinos will continue their internal investigation surrounding the incident however both players will be available for selection this week."

Hardaker, who was given a warning by Leeds after being thrown out of England's World Cup squad in 2013 for misconduct, played in the Rhinos' opening four matches of the season but made way for teenager Ashton Golding in the 18-6 defeat by the Wolves.

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