By leedsrhinos.biz
February 21 2008

The Leeds Rhinos are back at the Headingley Carnegie for this weeks clash against the Catalans to see if Leeds can carry on brilliant form into the 2008 World Club Challenge against the Melbourne Storm. First of all, we are sorry about no coverage of

The Leeds Rhinos are back at the Headingley Carnegie for this weeks clash against the Catalans to see if Leeds can carry on brilliant form into the 2008 World Club Challenge against the Melbourne Storm.

First of all, we are sorry about no coverage on the game against Wakfield last week, SportNetwork itself must of had some technical problems as both our match report and preview, but we will be back to normal, bringing you a full match preview and match report this week.

Brian McLennan has named the same squad that took on the 'Cats last week with Leuluai regaining his position after a last minute pull out because of flu. Luke Burgess and Ryan Hall both fail to make the Rhinos 18 man squad with Nick Scruton the most likely not to make the 17 although McLennan may feel he needs to rest one of his key players.

Mick Potter has also named an unchanged 18 man squad after last weeks shock home defeat to Hull Kingston Rovers over in the South of France. Potter only made one major signing in the close season - second row Dane Carlaw joined the Catalan Dragons from Brisbane.

Leeds Rhinos: Webb, Donald, Toopi, Senior, Smith, McGuire, Burrow, Leuluai, Diskin, Peacock, Jones-Buchanan, Ellis, Sinfield, Lauitiiti, Bailey, Scruton, Kirke, Ablett.

Catalan Dragons: Greenshields, Wilson, Mogg, Pelo, Bosc, McGuire, Ferriol, Gorrell, Guisset, Raguin, Mounis, Carlaw, Griffi, Chan, Stacul, Casty, Khattabi, Baile.

Date: Friday 22nd Februrary, 2008

Stadium: Headingley Carnegie, Leeds

Referee: Ben Thaler

Video Referee: N/A

leedsrhinos.biz Prediction: Leeds Rhinos 38 Catalan Dragons 12

To be honest, this should and most likely will be a Leeds runaway. Leeds will probably do what they need to in the first half, and defend brilliantly in the second, limiting the points the Dragons can score - but this is Super League...you never know what's gonna happen!

It is predicted that the weather will be mild and windy for this clash with the temperature not dropping below zero.

We hope to see you in your masses in the game leading into the big game at Elland Road one week tommorow.