Predicted Hull KR line-up for Leeds Rhinos test

Tony Smith and his coaching staff have got some big calls to make ahead of Friday's trip to Leeds to take on the 11th placed Rhinos, with Rovers coming off a busy but successful Easter period and the Challenge Cup semi-final against Huddersfield up next after the clash at Headingley. Hull KR are hoping to reach their second cup final in seven years and be a part of the inaugural showdown at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium come May 28th.

As much as next week's game is overshadowing Friday's match, Rovers are flying in the league and could be as high as third if results go in the favour of the Robins , and with the current contrasting form of the two teams, the Robins will travel down the M62 as favourites and will be looking to make it seven wins on the bounce and carry on their winning run.

Star man Matt Parcell is back in contention and raring to go according to coach Smith, partner Jez Litten is likely to start with Parcell entering the fray as the Rhinos pack starts to come under fatigue.

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If Rovers pick up the two points on Friday, they will surpass their current winning streak in the Super League era. But as the Robins have found out over the years, any Leeds Rhinos side playing at home will provide a stern test for their opponents, no matter the situation.

Kane Linnett dropping out of the side has opened a debate for the second-row vacancies, with the game coming too soon for Frankie Halton and Luis Johnson. Dean Hadley will continue in the right side back-row spot, but Tony Smith has numerous options on Hadley's partner.

With Rovers naming six prop-forwards for the trip to Leeds, Jimmy Keinhorst and Brad Takairangi look the most likely