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Matthew Shaw

Leeds Rhinos - the brilliantly bonkers, infuriatingly inconsistent enigma

What you can say about this Leeds Rhinos team is that they're never dull. They're gloriously bonkers and infuriatingly unpredictable, but they never fail to entertain.

A week after flattering to deceive against Hull KR, a fortnight after blowing Catalans away and three weeks since a lousy effort against Castleford, this week, the Rhinos produced a stunning comeback to defeat last year's Challenge Cup finalists, Huddersfield Giants.

It was a performance that summed up their season so far; atrocious in parts, pulsating in others. The first ten minutes were diabolical, with penalties gifting Huddersfield possession and points. Then they got on a roll and broke the Giants' resolve. After taking the lead, they almost gifted them the game after a terrible defensive effort from which Tui Lolohea broke and Chris McQueen eventually scored.

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