Leeds Rhinos 'down on troops' but coach confident in players, boosted by good times v Catalans Dragons
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Rhinos’ previous appearance at Stade Gilbert Brutus ended in a disastrous 61-0 defeat last September, but they have also won twice there in Smith’s two years as coach. One of his best wins came when 12-man Leeds rallied from 28-6 down to triumph 36-32 after extra-time in July, 2022 and they achieved a shock 20-10 victory there in that season’s play-offs. Like last year, Rhinos have travelled to France with an injury-hit side which is missing eight players who have featured in the first team this...

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