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Ashley Gibson returns from injury to take his place in Leeds' 19-man squad for Friday's engage Super League fixture against Castleford.
Last Updated: 13/08/08 10:44pm
Ashley Gibson returns from injury to take his place in Leeds Rhinos' initial 19-man squad for the visit of Castleford Tigers to Headingley Carnegie on Friday.
Gibson made his comeback from a knee reconstruction against the Tigers in March, but suffered a hamstring injury in that match and has not played for the first-team since.
The centre has proved his fitness by coming through two 80-minute outings for the reserves unscathed.
Ali Lauitiiti is also back after missing the 28-18 victory over Bradford on August 8 due to suspension.
However, coach Brian McClennan must do without Australian winger Scott Donald, who popped a rib cartilage against the Bulls.
Castleford retain the entire match-day 17 who were on duty for the 48-22 win at Wakefield last Sunday.
Coach Terry Matterson has added forwards Michael Korkidas and Mark Leafa to complete his initial 19-man squad, but Ryan Boyle again misses out due to a leg injury.
Leeds 19-man squad: Webb, Senior, Smith, McGuire, Burrow, Leuluai, Diskin, Peacock, Ellis, Sinfield, Lauitiiti, Scruton, Kirke, Ablett, Gibson, Tansey, Burgess, Worrall, Jones-Bishop
Castleford 19-man squad: Dorn, Donlan, Shenton, Dixon, Wainwright, Sherwin, Leafa, Henderson, Korkidas, Guttenbeil, Westerman, Higgins, Huby, Lupton, Moore, Owen, McGoldrick, Catic, Sargent