ST HELENS interim coach Eamon O’Carroll has made two changes to the 21-man squad that beat Castleford Tigers last weekend.
Jackson Hastings has been banned for three games and so misses the clash against Leeds Rhinos on Friday, with academy player Oscar Knox also dropping out.
Jonny Lomax has been named in the 21-man squad for the first time since suffering a fractured jaw back in June, with the veteran announcing that he would be retiring at the end of the season.
David Klemmer also returns for Saints after recovering from three broken ribs.
Meanwhile, Leeds boss Brad Arthur has also made two changes to the squad that thrashed York Knights.
Centre Jack Bird returns to the squad having completed his return to play protocol following concussion, replacing Oscar Brown in the squad.
Danny Levi is also included for the first time since his injury at Castleford Tigers back in July, replacing Jeremiah Mata’utia.
SQUADS
Saints: 1 Jack Welsby, 3 Harry Robertson, 4 Mark Percival, 5 Deon Cross, 6 Tristan Sailor, 7 Jonny Lomax, 8 Alex Walmsley, 12 Shane Wright, 13 David Klemmer, 14 Jacob Host, 22 Joe Shorrocks, 25 Nene Macdonald, 26 Jacob Douglas, 28 Jake Davies, 30 Tom Humphreys, 31 Jackson Hastings, 34 Cole Marsh, 35 Daniel Suluka-Fifita, 37 Billy Keeley, 38 Matty Evans, 39 Chris Matagi, 41 Jack Campbell, Oscar Knox
Ins: 7 Jonny Lomax, 13 David Klemmer
Outs: 31 Jackson Hastings, Oscar Knox
Rhinos: 1 Lachlan Miller, 3 Harry Newman, 4 Ash Handley, 5 Ryan Hall, 6 Brodie Croft, 7 Jake Connor, 8 Mikolaj Oledzki, 9 Jarrod O’Connor, 10 Tom Holroyd, 11 Kallum Watkins, 14 Chris Hankinson, 15 Cooper Jenkins, 17 Cameron Smith, 19 Jeremiah Mata’utia, 20 Presley Cassell, 22 Riley Lumb, 26 Tom Nicholson-Watton, 28 Fergus McCormack, 30 Zak Lloyd, 31 Matt Lodge, Oscar Brown
Ins: 19 Jeremiah Mata’utia, 31 Matt Lodge, Oscar Brown
Outs: 12 James McDonnell, 24 Ned McCormack, 33 Jack Bird
Referee: Marcus Griffiths
STATS
St Helens have won their last four home meetings with Leeds.
The Rhinos’ last away victory against the Saints was 25-24 on 3 March, 2023.
Last ten meetings:
Leeds 24, St Helens 16 (SLR13, 4/6/26)
Leeds 14, St Helens 16 (SL-E, 27/9/25)
Leeds 0, St Helens 6 (SLR18, 11/7/25)
St Helens 18, Leeds 4 (SLR15, 20/6/25)
Leeds 17, St Helens 4 (SLR10, 3/5/25)
(at St James’ Park, Newcastle)
St Helens 22, Leeds 14 (CCR4, 14/3/25)
St Helens 40, Leeds 10 (SLR12, 24/5/24)
Leeds 6, St Helens 20 (CCR6, 22/3/24)
Leeds 8, St Helens 18 (SLR5, 15/3/24)
St Helens 22, Leeds 18 (SLR20, 28/7/23)
Super League summary
St Helens won 51 (includes win in 2022 Grand Final & 1999, 2001, 2007, 2008, 2021 and 2025 play-offs)
Leeds won 35 (includes wins in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011 Grand Finals & 1998, 2005, 2013 and 2015 play-offs)
St Helens highest score: 62-18 (H, 1999) (Widest margin: 48-0, A, 2020)
Leeds highest score: 74-16 (H, 2001) (Widest margin: 70-0, H, 2004)
NENE MACDONALD needs one try to reach 100 for his career.
– 3 for St Helens (2026)
- 17 for Salford Red Devils (2024-2025)
– 1 for Oldham (2025, loan)
- 2 for Leeds Rhinos (2023)
– 27 for Leigh Centurions (2022)
– 1 for Cronulla Sharks (2020)
- 1 for North Queensland Cowboys (2019)
- 16 for St George Illawarra Dragons (2017-2018)
– 14 for Gold Coast Titans (2015-2016)
- 3 for Sydney Roosters (2014-2015)
– 14 for Papua New Guinea (2013, 2015-2018, 2022-2025)
JARROD O’CONNOR needs one appearance to reach 150 for Leeds Rhinos.
– Debut: Catalans Dragons (h) (SL) (L34-6) (Hooker, 1 goal) (30 September, 2020)
MATT LODGE needs one appearance to reach 150 for his career.
– 1 for Leeds Rhinos (2026)
– 15 for North Queensland Cowboys (2026)
– 24 for Manly Sea Eagles (2023-2025)
– 18 for Sydney Roosters (2022-2023)
– 14 for New Zealand Warriors (2021-2022)
– 65 for Brisbane Broncos (2018-2021)
– 12 for Wests Tigers (2014-2015)
Leeds’ RYAN HALL needs two tries to draw level with NEIL FOX into joint 17th place in the list of all-time scorers in the British game.
16 Barney Hudson 372
17 Neil Fox 358
18 Ryan Hall 356
19 Paul Newlove 347
20 Josh Charnley 344