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Leeds Rhinos discover play-off opponent after incredible last-gasp fightback win

Leeds Rhinos will face Catalans Dragons in the first round of the play-offs after a stunning fightback win against Castleford.

Aidan Sezer's try on the last play of the game secured Leeds their place in the top six at the expense of the Tigers, who entered the final nine minutes with an 8-0 lead. But a Rhyse Martin penalty followed by Kruise Leeming and Sezer scores saw the Rhinos bag their place, and send Headingley into hysterics.

Salford's defeat to Warrington means Rohan Smith's side have finished fifth. As a result, they will travel to Perpignan for a second time in two weeks for the game next Friday, September 8th.

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It will be Leeds' third game against the Dragons at Stade Gilbert Brutus this season. They produced a scintillating fightback to beat the Dragons 36-32 in July, a game that was also won with a last-minute Sezer try.

They fell to defeat on Monday, with Steve McNamara's side securing a 32-18 win. It will be a tough ask for the Rhinos who lose Ash Handley to injury in the game, while Brad Dwyer was withdrawn minutes after coming on the field.

The Dragons rested all their key stars in defeat to Wigan on Friday and will have had an extra day of rest.

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