Leeds Rhinos to field Grand Final winners

Delaney made 63 appearances for the Titans before his move to Rhinos

Leeds Rhinos will field seven of their Grand Final-winning side in the Boxing Day clash at home to Wakefield.

Scott Donald, Brent Webb, Rob Burrow, Kylie Leuluai, Luke Burgess, Carl Ablett and Ryan Bailey have all been included in the squad.

However, Bailey will have a fitness test on Christmas Eve after picking up a minor back injury in training.

The game comes too soon for Jamie Jones-Buchanan, Matt Diskin and Danny Buderus and new signing Brett Delaney.

New recruits Michael Coady and Kyle Amor are also set to play some part.

Head coach Brian McClennan said: "It is disappointing that Brett Delaney will not get to play but unfortunately time has beaten us in terms of his rehabilitation from injury.

"He is back in full training now but he is a couple of weeks behind the other guys and we do not want to risk anyone with a tough season ahead.

With Super League starting a month after the game, this match will form a key part of our preparation. Having seen Wakefield's side, it is obvious that both teams are taking this game seriously Brian McClennan

"Likewise, Danny Buderus and Matt Diskin are making good progress and will be fit in the new year but the Boxing Day game is too soon for them.

"I am excited to see Michael Coady and Kyle Amor in action for the Rhinos. Both are talented young players and they have really acquitted themselves well since arriving at the club.

"The half-back pairing of Brent Webb and Rob Burrow is an exciting one also and Jay Pitts will be keen to build on his appearance at the end of last season when he made his debut for the Rhinos.

"Only two of our starting line-up have not featured in Super League, with Coady and young winger Tom Bush the only exceptions.

"With Super League starting a month after the game, this match will form a key part of our preparation. Having seen Wakefield's side, it is obvious that both teams are taking this game seriously.

"We will only be fielding 18 players on the day so it will be as close to a Super League game as we have had on Boxing Day for many years and we are looking forward to the challenge."