Harry Newman and David Fusitu’a have both been named in Leeds Rhinos’ 21-man squad to face Warrington Wolves. Newman returns after a 12-week lay-off through a hamstring injury while Fusitu’a missed the most recent defeat to Leigh Leopards due to a concussion.

Their returns bolster Rohan Smith’s options in the outside backs, with both regular starters whenever available. Leeds are now drawing close to being full strength, with four existing injuries to first-team players. Justin Sangare is out for the season with a foot injury while Richie Myler, Morgan Gannon and Zane Tetevano are still unavailable. Alfie Edgell is the other player, alongside Sangare, to drop out of the squad from the most recent defeat to Leigh Leopards.

Newman, who has regularly been described as a generational talent, is hoping his latest return from a hamstring injury is his final one, after a series of issues in recent years. The centre is still widely regarded as one of the best young players in the sport. Leeds will move to within two points of Warrington if they win, with the Wire currently occupying a play-off spot with six rounds of the Super League season remaining.

Leeds Rhinos’ 21-man squad to face Warrington Wolves: David Fusitu’a, Harry Newman, Nene Macdonald, Ash Handley, Aidan Sezer, Mikolaj Oledzki, James Bentley, Rhyse Martin, Cameron Smith, Jarrod O’Connor, Sam Lisone, Derrell Olpherts, Tom Holroyd, James McDonnell, Luke Hooley, Sam Walters, Luis Roberts, James Donaldson, Corey Johnson, Jack Sinfield, Leon Ruan.