Huddersfield Giants vs Leeds Rhinos Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2026 Super League | Regular Season
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A spicy Friday night Yorkshire derby lies ahead between a resurgent Huddersfield Giants and
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Huddersfield Giants team news: Wrench not ready
Huddersfield Giants won’t have Connor Wrench available for this fierce local derby due to injury, but they can call upon Harry Rushton, who is back following a spell out with a broken thumb.
Squad: Niall Evalds, Adam Swift, Jacob Gagai, Taane Milne, Sam Halsall, Tui Lolohea, Adam Clune, Tristan Powell, Zac Woolford, Tom Burgess, Asher O’Donnell, Harry Rushton, Fenton Rogers, George King, Kieran Rush, Mathieu Cozza, Jack Billington, Chris Patolo, Tanguy Zenon, Oliver Russell, Jacob Douglas
Leeds Rhinos team news: One change for visitors
Leeds Rhinos have made just a single switch to their squad, swapping out Harry Newman for Tom Nicholson-Watton with the former having joined Hull FC on a short-term loan.
Squad: Lachie Miller, Maika Sivo, Ash Handley, Ryan Hall, Brodie Croft, Jake Connor, Mikolaj Oledzki, Jarrod O’Connor, Tom Holroyd, Kallum Watkins, James McDonnell, Keenan Palasia, Chris Hankinson, Cooper Jenkins, Ethan O’Neill, Cameron Smith, Jeremiah Mata’utia, Presley Cassell, Danny Levi, Tom Nicholson-Watton, Jack Bird
Huddersfield Giants vs Leeds Rhinos prediction
A month or so ago, this match would’ve been seen as a slam dunk for Leeds Rhinos. Especially when considering their red-hot start to the season, combined with the disastrous Huddersfield Giants run of results which saw boss Luke Robinson dismissed. But since his departure, the Giants have won two on the spin, including a stunning triumph away at Wigan Warriors and look an entirely different team.
Leeds Rhinos may have won their last two but they are set to be tested against an offensive which has reeled off consecutive 34-point-games. Key to Huddersfield’s recent attacking success has been the form of Jacob Gagai. The utility back followed up his try vs Wigan with a brace of tries against York Knights and in his second Super League season, only looks to be getting better. With that in mind, it’s worth backing him to maintain his run of try-scoring.
Huddersfield Giants vs Leeds Rhinos tip: Jacob Gagai to score a try anytime
