Full-strength Leeds look to extend lead over Bulls

Daryl Powell, the Leeds coach, has the luxury of a virtually full strength squad for the visit of Hull to Headingley this evening that could put the Rhinos five points clear at the top of Super League. Bradford will have two games in hand, but it would still be an enviable position for Leeds, with the Yorkshire neighbours scheduled to meet next weekend.

Only Chev Walker (shoulder) is ruled out, with even the second-rower Matt Adamson in line to play for the first time since the Challenge Cup final, subject to medical advice on the facial injuries he defied in order to play in Cardiff.

Hull, despite a heavier injury toll, have hung on to third. They call up the former Leeds Academy prop Glen Donkin in place of Steve Craven (Achilles tendon).

Huddersfield could throw the full-back Paul Reilly straight in for his first senior game since suffering a double leg fracture in August against Bradford tomorrow. The Bulls will miss Leon Pryce (suspended), with Karl Pratt likely to fill in at stand-off.

Castleford hope to enlist Jon Hepworth, who turned down the chance to sign for them at 16, at the second attempt when the Leeds hooker or half-back makes his debut on loan against Widnes, who expect to be without Steve McCurrie (groin) while Stuart Spruce (calf) and Marvin Golden (dead leg) are doubtful.