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Leeds Rhinos winger Ash Handley says his injured knee is on the mend, but he remains in doubt for Friday’s visit of St Helens - if the game goes ahead.

Handley missed Rhinos’ first four fixtures this year after suffering medial collateral ligament (mcl) damage in a pre-season game at Huddersfield Giants.

He returned to the side at the end of April, but sat out Rhinos’ big win at Castleford Tigers two weeks ago because of a problem with the same knee.

He could be in contention for Friday, but the game is in doubt following a coronavirus scare.

Ash Handley, left, with Rhinos captain Luke Gale, Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

A decision was due to be made today, once the result of a PCR test on a Rhinos player is known.

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“It’s my mcl again,” Handley confirmed of his injury.

“It’s the same knee, but not as bad.

Ash Handley's only try of the season so far came in Rhinos' defeat at Huddersfield last month. Picture by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com.

“I did it with two minutes to go in the game against Hull [on May 23].”

Handley added: “It is getting there, I am just taking each day as it comes.

“I just want it to be fully right before I start playing again.

“I need to tick a few boxes to make sure I am right.”

The injury will not require surgery, but Handley reported: “It just needs strengthening back up.

“Everything around it has got pretty weak, my quad muscles and calf.

“It just takes time.”

Handley was top try scorer in Betfred Super League last year and his injury has been a setback for the team and his hopes of being selected in England’s World Cup squad.

Leeds Rhinos' Ash Handley recovering from knee injury but still faces race against time to be fit for visit of Super League leaders St Helens