Hull KR boss Tony Smith returns to the scene of one of his favourite rugby league memories - hoping to forge a new one.
He was Leeds Rhinos chief when they conquered NRL champions Canterbury Bulldogs in the 2005 World Club Challenge at Elland Road. The Robins face Huddersfield at Leeds United's famous ground in the Challenge Cup semi-final on Saturday which prompted questions for Smith about that marvellous night 17 years ago.
Leeds, having won their maiden Super League title a few months previously, prospered 39-32 in an epic contest witnessed by a bumper crowd of 37,208. Led by Kevin Sinfield, with Danny McGuire, Rob Burrow and Jamie Jones-Buchahan all among the try-scorers, Rhinos held off a second half comeback from a Bulldogs side featuring a young Sonny Bill Williams.
