2021 Super League – Leeds Rhinos vs Catalans Dragons Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Leeds Rhinos vs Catalans Dragons taking place? Friday 9th July, 2021 – 19:45 (UK)
Where is Leeds Rhinos vs Catalans Dragons taking place? Emerald Headingley Stadium
Where can I get tickets for Leeds Rhinos vs Catalans Dragons? Click here for the official Super League ticket section
What channel is Leeds Rhinos vs Catalans Dragons on? Sky Sports Arena
Where can I stream Leeds Rhinos vs Catalans Dragons? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via the Sky Go app
THE TEAM NEWS
LEEDS RHINOS
- Leeds Rhinos continued their solid run of form thanks to a superb showing against Warrington Wolves earlier in the week and they will look to build on the blueprint of that success.
- The Rhinos were clinical in the first half before standing firm in the second despite some intense pressure being applied by the Wolves and in their quest for a fifth straight win, they are boosted by the return of Luke Gale and Richie Myler.
21-man squad: L. Briscoe, T. Briscoe, Donaldson, Dwyer, Gale, Handley, Holroyd, Hurrell, Leeming, Lui, Martin, Mellor, Myler, O’Connor, Oledzki, Prior, Smith, L. Sutcliffe, Thompson, Vuniyayawa Walters
Unavailable: Jack Walker, Harry Newman, Alex Sutcliffe, Zane Tetevano, Jack Broadbent
Questionable: Cameron Smith, Richie Myler
CATALANS DRAGONS
- Catalans Dragons solidified their spot at the top of the Super League table with another eye-catching performance last time out against Huddersfield Giants as the French outfit hit 50 points in that success.
- The 12-50 victory made it seven straight wins for the Dragons and with Steve McNamara currently without just two players, the table toppers will be confident of extending their winning streak in this one.
21-man squad: Baitieri, Bousquet, Da Costa, Davies, Dezaria, Drinkwater, Garcia, Goudemand, Jullien, Kasiano, Laguerre, Langi, Maloney, McMeeken, Mourgue, Seguier, J. Tomkins, S. Tomkins, Whare, Whitley, Yaha
Unavailable: Michael McIlorum, Gil Dudson
Questionable:
THE PREDICTION
Leeds Rhinos produced arguably their best performance of the season
as they overcame Warrington Wolves earlier in the week. That made it
four straight wins but this is another big test for them as they come up
against another in-form team. Catalans Dragons have won their last
seven league games to climb to the top of the Super League table and
produced some brilliant attacking play to rack up 50 points against
Huddersfield Giants last time out. Both teams will believe they can win
this and while Leeds appear to be improving, the French side should be
able to get the better of them to make it eight straight league wins
here.
