By leedsrhinos.biz
February 9 2008

Its set to be a record crowd at the Galpharm Stadium, the first time ever the Huddersfield Giants have opened all 4 stands in a standard Super League game. But preparations for this game wouldn't of been helped by the shock news that Gareth Ellis will be leaving at the end of the year, taking up a new challenge down under although he promises that he will give his all for the Rhinos this season.

Its set to be a record crowd at the Galpharm Stadium, the first time ever the Huddersfield Giants have opened all 4 stands in a standard Super League game. But preparations for this game wouldn't of been helped by the shock news that Gareth Ellis will be leaving at the end of the year, taking up a new challenge down under although he promises that he will give his all for the Rhinos this season.

Brian McLennan has welcomed back JJB who missed the game last week after a last-minute hamstring injury. Kevin Sinfield escaped a ban after a careless tackle that took place at last weeks game against Hull K.R. at the Headingley Carnegie.

As for the Giants, well they have lost a few key players - Nero and Drew. But have been replaced with three new additions to the squad - Luke Robinson, David Hodgson and Paul Whatuira.

Huddersfield Giants: Thorman, Elford, Whaturia, Brown, Robinson, Crabtree, Gatis, Skandalis, Lolesi, Raleigh, Wild, Jones, Jackson, Mason, Snitch, Griffin, Hudson, Cudjoe, Lawrence, Jensen.

Leeds Rhinos: Webb, Smith, Toopi, Senior, Donald, McGuire, Burrow, Leuluai, Diskin, Peacock, Jones-Buchanan, Ellis, Sinfield, Lauitiiti, Bailey, Scruton, Kirke, Ablett, Hall, Burgess.

Date: Sunday 10th Februrary, 2008

Stadium: Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield.

Referee: Ian Smith

Video Referee: N/A

leedsrhinos.biz Prediction: Huddersfield Giants 14 Leeds Rhinos 28

It's most likely to be a close game in the first half, just like last week. But Iets hope that Leeds can put in a great proffesional second half to seal a victory.

It's going to be a big crowd this Sunday, so lets turn out in our masses and be very vocal. Huddersfield will be very up for this, it's their first game of what they hope will be a top 6 finish.

We hope to see you at the Galpharm on Sunday, and lets hope we can get that top position back!

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