Leigh unlikely to let Rhinos into first-half lead

Leeds head coach Brian McDermottCredit: Ben Hoskins

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Leeds and Leigh have dominated the Super League qualifiers and the winners of their clash at Headingley tonight will finish top of the Middle 8s pile.

Whatever the outcome, both sides are guaranteed a place in the top flight in 2017 and betting on this match is partly an exercise in guessing at moods and mind sets.

Leigh should be buzzing after securing a spot in Super League for the first time in 11 years. They have won all six of their games in this competition and have already taken the scalps of Huddersfield, Hull KR and Salford.

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Rod Studd

Published on 21 September 2016inRugby League tips

Last updated 18:59, 21 September 2016

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