BENTLEY FINDS LEEDS' TOP GEAR

Second row's effort is crucial for Rhinos

- By Dave Craven

JAMES BENTLEY’S try proved the difference as Leeds crucially completed a Super League double over inform Leigh.

The second row crossed for only his second of the season in the 53rd minute and it proved enough.

Leigh star Josh Charnley blew a late chance to get Leopards a fifth successive win.

And ex-Man of Steel Brodie Croft, right, went up the other end to secure a vital victory for Rhinos, who moved up to fourth. But when third-placed Leopards raced into an 8-0 lead with two tries inside the opening 15 minutes last night, it began to look ominous.