Zak Hardaker is getting deja vu about Leeds ’ surprise title push - spelling bad news for his former side Wigan.
The Betfred Super League giants go head-to-head at DW Stadium on Friday night for a place in next Saturday’s Grand Final. Wigan have been in the top-two almost all season and hope to complete the double after already lifting the Challenge Cup. In contrast, Rhinos were fearing a relegation dogfight until Rohan Smith arrived in May.
They only confirmed their play-offs spot with a late win against Castleford on the last day of the regular season. But Leeds’ stunning surge saw them finish fifth, bringing back memories of when they became the first team to win Super League from that position in 2011. They repeated the feat 12 months later - no other side has done it since - and England star Hardaker played in both Grand Final glories.
