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Ian Laybourn

James Bentley ready to fulfil boyhood dream in Super League Grand Final

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James Bentley travelled to Old Trafford in a limousine with his face painted in Leeds colours during his Rhinos-supporting days and he will fulfil a boyhood dream when he finally gets the chance to run out at the stadium.

The 24-year-old second rower, who will go up against his old club St Helens in the 25th Grand Final on Saturday evening, was a regular visitor to the home of Manchester United during Leeds’ glorious run of five Old Trafford victories in six seasons from 2007-12.

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