St Helens Reclaim Super League Summit with Dominant Victory over Leeds Rhinos
St Helens reasserted their Super League supremacy with a resounding 40-10 win over Leeds Rhinos at the Totally Wicked Stadium. The reigning champions’ ninth victory in 12 league outings this season propelled them back to the top of the table.
Standout individual displays were the hallmark of the Saints’ dominant performance. England international Jack Welsby shone, scoring a brace of tries, while veteran Tommy Makinson reached a significant milestone by notching his 200th try for the club.
Elsewhere, the powerful Tongan centre Konrad Hurrell led the charge up front, while centre Mark Percival turned in arguably his finest display in years. Fiji flyer Waqa Blake continued his impressive adaptation to life in the Red V, his 50-metre break setting up a try for Curtis Sironen.
The loss of influential half-back Jonny Lomax to injury in the first half was a concern, but Lewis Dodd stepped up admirably in his absence, directing the team superbly. The tireless Sione Mata’utia and tenacious Daryl Clark were also instrumental, while prop Matty Lees and back-rower Sironen delivered dominant performances.
“Substitute George Delaney, tipped as a future England star, produced a relentless shift to underline the strength in depth at Paul Wellens’ disposal. The only downside was an early injury to Joe Batchelor, whose participation in the rest of the season will be a concern for the league leaders.”
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