Hooker Vili Ma'asi and back-row Jon Dubar are also on the bench, as they continue to be eased back into first-team action after long-term injuries.
However Argentinian prop Juan Gomez will not feature after being ruled out for four weeks with a hamstring injury.
Head coach Neil Back told BBC Radio Leeds: "We are three or four days into Juan's injury now and he is out for three to four weeks, but we'll manage that and we are treating that well.
"It's unfortunate to lose Juan again but we have a strong enough squad to cope with that.
"Mike MacDonald was away last week on compassionate leave but he will be back this week and Tommy McGee is fine after his injury concern."
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