Injury situation remains a bit of a mixed bag for the in-form Rhinos

There's mixed news for Leeds Rhinos on the injury front as the season reaches its business end.

- by Peter Smith

With two rounds of the regular season remaining, a couple of players are on the verge of returning, but two others picked up knocks during last Thursday's 26-0 win at Huddersfield Giants.

At least four aren't expected to play again this year, including one of the team's biggest stars.

Rookie centre Ned McCormack's comeback against Giants, after more than a year off the field, was a bonus, however.

Here's who is currently unavailable or in doubt for next week's home showdown with Catalans Dragons.

Maika Sivo:

Leeds' star wing signing suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Ash Handley's testimonial game against Wigan on January 26 and won't play a competitive match this year.

Ash Handley: