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Both out for Leeds
By leedsrhinos.biz March 20 2008
Both Bradford and Leeds are in injury crisis: Ryan Bailey is the latest to be added to the list of casulties for the Rhinos along with McGuire, Toopi, Gibson, Kirke and Ablett. Consequently, Bluey will have to rely on the newly promoted youngsters, originally from the academy.

Both Bradford and Leeds are in injury crisis: Ryan Bailey is the latest to be added to the list of casulties for the Rhinos along with McGuire, Toopi, Gibson, Kirke and Ablett. Consequently, Bluey will have to rely on the newly promoted youngsters, originally from the academy.

Big stars out for the Bulls are Glenn Morrison, Joe Vagana, Jamie Langley, Paul Sykes and Tame Tupou. Michael Platt, although the later may not pass a late fitness test. New signing from Huddersfield, Chris Nero is also a doubtful starter for Bradford.

It is expected that Luke Burgess will take part in the clash - Bluey has to choose 4 youngsters to take part in the clash. These include Luke, Tansey, Hall, Burgess, Kaye, Worrall, and Allan who will be hoping to grab his debut for the Rhinos.

The last big West Yorkshire derby resulted in the scoreline 38-14 to Bradford. This time though, I expect that score to be reversed, with Leeds scoring over 30. I haven't been impressed with the Bulls this year and with that injury list, the top of the table Leeds players must fancy themselves at a big win over the local rivals. But we all know that anything can happen on derby-day.

Also just a reminder - although we do not usually cover the academy games on leedsrhinos.biz we thought it would be worth telling you that the curtain raiser to this game has been called off. Check leedsrugby.com to find out all of the details.

Leeds Rhinos: Webb, Donald, Senior, Smith, Burrow, Leuluai, Diskin, Peacock, Jones-Buchanan, Ellis, Sinfield, Lauitiiti, Scruton, Tansey, Hall, Burgess, Allan, Kaye, Worrall.

Bradford Bulls: Tadulala, Newton, Halley, Feather, Platt, Deacon, Harris, Lynch, Evans, Hape, Solomona, Kopczak, Burgess, Nero, Godwin, Jeffries, Finnigan, Cook, James.

Date: Thursday 20th March, 2008.

Stadium: Headingley Carnegie Stadium

Referee: Steve Ganson

Video Referee: Ashley Klein

leedsrhinos.biz Prediction: Leeds Rhinos 38 Bradford Bulls 14

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