Understrength Leeds show some grit late on in Wigan reverse

Leeds Rhinos' regular season closed with a predictable, but spirited defeat as an under-strength side were beaten 22-6 at Wigan Warriors.

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The result confirmed Rhinos in fourth place and means they will play St Helens - who have beaten them three times in four meetings this year - in an elimination playoff at AMT Headingley next Saturday night.

It was the first time Leeds have lost successive Betfred Super League games this season and only the second occasion they've suffered back-to-back defeats in all competitions, but it could have been a lot worse.

Rhinos fielded almost all their first-choice forwards, but a makeshift back division was always going to find it tough against more or less a full-strength Wigan.