Rhinos turn focus on Wigan
February 04, 2012 11:14:06 UK
Leeds Rhinos will look to build on yesterday evening's opening round victory over Hull KR when they face Wigan Warriors next weekend.
The Rhinos came from behind to beat the Robins and get the defence of their title off to a perfect start.
But in round two they face a stern test. The last time Leeds met Wigan it was at Wembley, where the Warriors triumphed to lift the Challenge Cup.
However, Leeds captain Kevin Sinfield says that revenge won't be on the players' minds when the two sides square off at the DW Stadium.
"We're very excited about facing Wigan again but we're preparing for it like we would any other game. Some may see it as a replay of the Challenge Cup Final, but there are reasons to win every game throughout the season," said Sinfield, who made his 400th appearance for the Rhinos on Friday evening.
"Naturally we were very keen to get past Hull KR first but now we've done that we can look forward to next weekend. We'll have a look at their video this week but it's the start of the season and they have a new coach so it could be a tough one to prepare for."
We're very excited about facing Wigan again but we're preparing for it like we would any other game.
Kevin Sinfield
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Following the clash with Wigan, the Rhinos will take on NRL Premiers Manly Sea Eagles for the right to call themselves World Club Champions.
"The Wold Club Challenge is a different competition and provides us with a fresh opportunity to achieve success. Whenever you're given the chance to call yourselves World Champions it's special, and I want us to take that chance," added Sinfield.
The Rhinos are 17.00 to finish at the top of the regular season standings and 6.00 to claim this season's Challenge Cup as well as being 7.50 to win the Grand Final once again.
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