I agree the Leeds pack when fit is very strong. I’d have Mik and Prior as the best prop pair in the league. I think Walmsley and Roby in out front row just edges us ahead in that department despite our other starting prop not being the same quality (Paasi, Lees, Amor). I also think Knowles is a terrific player at 13 for us but our back row is one of the weaker areas since Zeb retired (although Sione has found some form lately and looking good).

Should be a good game.

cracking player Knowles. very under rated.

Yep. Kicking game of huge importance and distribution from dummy half to kickers is crucial.

I agree.
Best prop in the league, can't see him bottling it.
But we do need our forwards to get into his face early on to have a chance.
The forward battle in the first 20 will be critical tonight.
But then it always is....
Hopefully we give you more of a game than last time.

Two sides who have a lot of respect for each other as clubs, and have had some titanic battles over the years. Leeds aren't quite at the top table yet but we're getting there quickly now.

Yep Mik and Prior probably best prop pair. Leeming at 9 has been selected in the Dream Team. Holroyd and Tetevano not a bad rotation at prop either.

Second row is a bit up and down; young Gannon will be an international in due course IMO, Walters has stalled a bit but Martin is OK and Bentley next year would add something. I think Mellor might play tonight which stiffens our D up a bit.

Cam Smith has been playing very well on the whole. Maybe not to Knowles' standard yet but both are good players.

Saints have the edge in the halves which is my main worry. Welsby is a great talent too; hopefully Newman can cause some problems in return though.

I agree on all of this.

2nd row is the weakest area of the pack for both clubs. Prior and Oledzki are superb but both behind Walmsley. Tetevano is tough but again I would take Knowles.

A combined pack would be something like:

Oledzki Roby Walmsley
Matautia/Martin Bentley
Knowles

Hopefully we will defend like we have all season and Leeds will find it tough to score points. Bar Newman I think Leeds are probably lacking some class in the 3/4 if there was a weakness to be highlighted. But it's not straightforward this by any means.

Where’s the best place to park tonight? Can you still use the Tesco one?

Cheers

I think the official rules are you can have a couple of hours there if you buy something, but I have never tried it myself.

If you stick Jackson St in your sat nav then you can park along there or in the side streets off it. There's then a footbridge on Manor St which comes off Jackson St and this takes you to the ground. 5-10 minutes walk tops.

Nice one mate, much appreciated.

Roll call........

Whos travelling over? I cant wait for tonight. Missed nights like this

Thanks to you and sgy was just about to ask, I used to park in chalon way but it’s now closed/being demolished.

Does anyone know if we are mixed in with saints fans again, like last time when they gave away 3k free tickets.

No you have the East Stand to yourselves tonight. Anyone who has bought seating tickets will be in the end of the North Stand I assume, along the touchline but at your end.

No problem.

I travel tonight in hope not expectation, be nice to see Knowles or Walmsley sent off early to even it up.

Think they have either a big edge or narrow one across the park, our kicking game and last tackle options are key in my mind to get us into the game and we have to stop them scoring early.

Looking forward to it except M62 on way back and 1 lane nonsense.

At least it's not tipping down. For all the talk about the relative strengths of the packs it's the quality of their spine that sets them apart. Nevertheless we have a shot, and I'll probably have lost my voice by the time I get home tonight.

Yeah agree with all that especially the 62 bit. Been a bit of a mare lately hasnt it?

62 is terrible isn't it? A1s not been great recently either.

I still think we're 40% chance tonight - but whatever the result, we should recognise we've had a really progressive season this year and we are definitely going in the right direction. Let's not be too despondent if, let's face it, the better side wins tonight. If Saints play at their best I'm not sure this year's Rhinos squad can go with them to be honest. It doesn't mean all the players are crap if that happens, or that we should sack Agar, etc etc. You can see in the new shirt promo video that these young fellas are the future of the club, and they're only going to improve.

I just want to see a good performance. cut out the cards,knock ons and silly brain farts

Getting blown away down the middle

Going well so far....

body language is awful

How the fudge is that a penalty he’s took 2 steps forward into Martin.

Walmsley looks really soft doesn't he.....

big issue for me is hooker. I just dont get leeming. no direction, poor passing game and usually takes the wrong option. and as for dwyer.....

That hard man Tetavono will sort him