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The Guardian - UK
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Aaron Bower at Headingley

Harry Newman double inspires Leeds’ comeback win over Catalans Dragons

Harry Newman scores Leeds’ seventh try during their stunning recovery win over Catalans Dragons
Harry Newman scores Leeds’ seventh try during their stunning recovery win over Catalans Dragons. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA

It is often said that teams are a reflection of their head coach and this never felt more true on a sun-drenched spring afternoon in Leeds. Rohan Smith is certainly enigmatic in the sense you never quite know what you are going to get from the Australian, be it in his dealings with the media or his brave decision-making, whether that is in regards to team selection, tactical or anything else.

Six weeks into the Super League season, his Rhinos side have all the hallmarks of a team who you just cannot second guess when it comes to performance. For 40 minutes, they were error-strewn and off their best, just as they were last week in defeat at Castleford. It was no surprise that Catalans led by 14 at the break and the smart money was on the Dragons making it six wins from six.

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