RHINOS: Hardaker and Mincella Both Available for Friday
Zak Hardaker and Elliot Minchella could be back playing for Leeds Rhinos on Friday after the club revealed they have has been released without charge by police.
They were dropped for last Thursday's Super League game at Warrington after it emerged that they were wanted in questioning over an alleged assault.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the club said: “Leeds Rhinos can confirm that Zak Hardaker and Elliot Minchella have both fully co-operated with the police investigation into an incident in Leeds in February this year.
“Both players have been released without charge and the investigation is now concluded. The Rhinos will continue their internal investigation surrounding the incident however both players will be available for selection this week.”
West Yorkshire Police announced last week they were looking for two men in connection with the assault of a 22-year-old man in student flats in Leeds on February 3.
Police say the victim suffered two black eyes and bruising to his ears and neck.
Hardaker - who was given a warning by Leeds after being thrown out of England's World Cup squad in 2013 for misconduct - played in the Rhinos' opening four matches of the season but made way for teenager Ashton Golding in the 18-6 defeat by the Wolves.
Now Hardaker could be set for a recall when Wigan visit Headingley on Friday.