Today, Brian McClennan announced the nineteen man squad to take on the Warrington Wolves at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Saturday. Ryan Hall, Clinton Toopi, Brent Webb and Ryan Bailey are all ruled out for this one (all named in last weeks Carnegie Challenge Cup semi final nineteen), with the first two expected to be out for the rest of the season, if not a year for Clinton Toopi. That allows Luke Burgess, Danny Allen, Ben Jones-Bishop and Eric Anselme to prove themselves to Bluey, if they haven’t done already. 

If Eric Anselme plays in Saturday’s encounter, it will be the first time he’s pulled on the blue and amber jersey since the victory over Hull FC back in June, whilst it will only be the fourth appearance for Danny Allen and Ben Jones-Bishop make it onto the field of play.

Read up on our previous injuries article to find out in a bit more details the extent of Leeds’ injury woes.

For the Wolves, James Lowes, who has only this week signed a contract with the Warrington side keeping him as head coach at the club until the end of 2009, has named an unchanged squad from that dramatic victory against the Huddersfield Giants. 

Warrington Wolves: Hicks, Gleeson, King, Penny, Briers, Monaghan, Morley, Clarke, Rauhihi, L. Anderson, Westwood, Parker, Grix, Riley, Bracek, Harrison, Cooper, Mitchell, Blythe.

Leeds Rhinos: Donald, Senior, Smith, McGuire, Burrow, Leuluai, Diskin, Peacock, Ellis, Sinfield, Lauitiiti, Scruton, Kirke, Ablett, Burgess, Allan, Worrall, Jones Bishop, Anselme.

Referee: Steve Ganson

Video Referee: TBC - We will bring you this information before the game.

Last time the two teams met: Friday 11th April 2008 | Headingley Carnegie, Leeds | FT: Leeds Rhinos 32-12 Warrington Wolves.

This week's live Sky Sports matches:

Fri: Hull KR v Catalans

Sat: Warrington v Rhinos

Weather in Warrington: It is predicted that although the weather won’t be as nice for the fans as last week at the Galpharm, it will be better for the players, as temperatures are only set to reach twenty degrees celcius, and that’s in the daytime. Baring in mind kick off for this one is at six, it’s look like a high of seventeen and a low of thirteen, with the slight chance of a shower. Don’t worry though; all stands at the Halliwell Jones are covered.

Don’t forget to check back on the website on Sunday for a full match report of the game.

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