Rhinos Secure Emotional Victory Over Leigh in Tribute to Leeds Legend Rob Burrow
On a poignant evening at Headingley, the Leeds Rhinos secured an 18-10 victory over the Leigh Leopards, just days after the club’s surprising decision to part ways with head coach Rohan Smith. (BBC, 2023)
The match, which took place on Friday night, was marked by a fitting tribute to the late Leeds legend Rob Burrow, with a crowd of 17,535 turning out to honor the former player. Brodie Croft’s Man of the Match performance played a pivotal role in securing the win, as the Rhinos rallied to deliver a result that would have undoubtedly pleased Burrow.
“It has been a whirlwind week, it happened so fast. We touched on it at the captain’s run when we came together. We just had to get on with the job and do it for Rob,” the Australian halfback stated. (Leeds Rhinos YouTube, 2023)
Interim coach Chev Walker echoed Croft’s sentiments, highlighting the strong foundations laid by Smith and his predecessor, Kevin Sinfield.
“Kev made inroads and Rohan put some more bits to it so there’s a real strong foundation there for the next man that comes into the fold,” Walker explained. (BBC, 2023)
Despite the off-field turmoil, the Rhinos were able to honor Burrow’s memory with a gutsy performance, led by Croft’s brace of tries that evoked the former player’s signature style. The result serves as a fitting tribute to Burrow and a testament to the resilience of the Leeds squad during a challenging period.
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