Wendell Sailor: Boxing Day debut

Sailor, who has scored 11 tries in nine matches playing as an amateur for the Rhinos' sister rugby union team Leeds Tykes, will line up on the right wing as he prepares to resume his league-playing career.

The former Brisbane Broncos player is also expected to play against Castleford on New Year's Day before renewing his commitments with the Tykes in the Allied Dunbar Premiership.

Pratt, a close-season capture from Featherstone, will play at stand-off while former international Jackson, is handed the hooking role ahead of current Great Britain incumbent Terry Newton, who has an ankle injury.

Leeds are also without two other Test players, captain Iestyn Harris and Kiwi Richie Blackmore, who are recovering from groin injuries.

Coach Graham Murray has drafted in youngsters Chris Chapman, David Wrench, Daniel Ward and Garreth Carvell, who were members of last season's Academy Championship-winning team.

"I am looking forward to seeing the debutantes play," said Murray.