Post subject: Leigh Leopards March On After Downing the Rhinos
Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2023 3:55 pm
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Leigh Leopards March On After Downing the Rhinos Leigh haven't won at Headingley for thirty-nine years but sitting in second spot in the table, they sent a full-strength side over the Pennines, despite being within a week of a Challenge Cup Final appearance, optimistic for the win as they took on new look Leeds Rhinos side who will now have to see out the season without the game controlling Blake Austin who was released to the Castleford Tigers during the week.
Leeds had been made the favourites by the bookies, the Leopards getting a four-point start on the coupon, as those with a betting mind thought that the lure of a cup final berth would activate the ‘cup self-preservation' mode amongst their leading players.
The loss would hurt the Rhinos much more than it would Leigh.
Leigh Leopards March On After Downing the Rhinos Leigh haven't won at Headingley for thirty-nine years but sitting in second spot in the table, they sent a full-strength side over the Pennines, despite being within a week of a Challenge Cup Final appearance, optimistic for the win as they took on new look Leeds Rhinos side who will now have to see out the season without the game controlling Blake Austin who was released to the Castleford Tigers during the week.
Leeds had been made the favourites by the bookies, the Leopards getting a four-point start on the coupon, as those with a betting mind thought that the lure of a cup final berth would activate the ‘cup self-preservation' mode amongst their leading players.
The loss would hurt the Rhinos much more than it would Leigh.
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