st helens vs. leeds

Written by: Sandy
Date: 2008-07-26
League: Rugby - League

Saints -4.5 to beat Leeds.

St Helens can make it an amazing 16 wins on the spin by beating Leeds and taking their place in the challenge cup final. Daniel Andersons side are on the very top of their form at the moment and are looking unstopable in their march to a league and cup double.

Wigan were hammered last week in the derby game and they were able to do that in training mode. Because of the sending off, but also because of the difference in class.

Leeds are getting back to their best too and that was a great resullt winning in Catalans last weekend. But i have a feeling that game would have taken a fair bit out of the Rhinos, there was some huge hits by those big French forwards and a few bumps and bruises im sure.

Saints played a day earlier so they also have an extra day to prepare.

We seen Saints outplay Leeds on their own patch a month ago and while Leeds are on better form now i still expect the same this weekend.

St Helens have the better forwards and although Leeds have that amazing backline i dont see them getting enough ball to win this game. Graham, Faz and Cunningham should be on top.

Pens are also vital in these games, even if it is only 2 points or the chance to kick for touch and some extra metres. Leeds do tend to get a little frustrated at times while Saints discipline this season has been excellent.

St Helens will once again target them on the right hand side of their defence. McGuire is not the strongest and Hall, to be honest, is not good enough. He had a nightmare in France and Saints are sure to kick towards him every time.

Expect Meli and Willie Talau to have big games for St Helens on that side of the park and ofcourse Sean Long to run the show as usual.