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The teams are in for what is set to be a classic in tonight’s Super League encounter between Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors. It’s a 1 v 2 clash in the league, with Warrington’s defeat earlier today meaning that both clubs are guaranteed a top-two spot. The League Leaders’ Shield is still up for grabs, with the winner this week set to be all but confirmed to take home the trophy next week, barring any miraculous scorelines. Leeds have kept their squad relatively similar to last week, with only one change as Danny Levi drops out of the side after having neck trouble last week. Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors team news In Levi’s place comes teenager Zak Lloyd, who this week signed a new contract at the club. With that being the only switch, it means that both Maika Sivo and James McDonnell were deemed unfit to return from injury. As a result, Harry Newman remains on the wing, whilst Kallum Watkins continues with Chris Hankinson in the back row. Junior Nsemba’s Wigan return is now official, with the back rower set to play his first game since Magic Weekend. He will join the action off the bench, with Kian McDermott keeping his starting spot in the back row. Jake Wardle is a notable absentee for the Warriors, meaning that Zach Eckersley switches to the centre and there is a rare start for Austin Daniel on the wing. Leeds: Lachie Miller, Harry Newman, Jack Bird, Ash Handley, Ryan Hall, Brodie Croft, Jake Connor, Mikolaj Oledzki, Jarrod O’Connor, Cooper Jenkins, Chris Hankinson, Kallum Watkins, Presley Cassell Bench: Zak Lloyd, Tom Holroyd, Cameron Smith, Matt Lodge Wigan: Jai Field, Austin Daniel, Zach Eckersley, Adam Keighran, Liam Marshall, Bevan French, Harry Smith, Ethan Havard, Brad O’Neill, Luke Thompson, Kian McDermott, Oliver Partington, Kaide Ellis Bench: Taylor Kerr, Patrick Mago, Junior Nsemba, Sam Walters