Outright thuggery may have long since been eliminated from the game, but nobody steps on to a Super League field without knowing how to look after him or herself. Here’s our selection of Rhinos’ toughest 17 from the Super League era. If you think there’s anyone we should have included, let us know in the comments below.
13. Second-row: Gareth Ellis
Not a brawler, but a genuine tough guy who didn’t know how to quit. Photo: Steve Riding
14. Loose-forward: Marc Glanville
The Aussie’s body was held together with sticking plasters by the time he landed at Leeds, but he helped make them one of the toughest packs in the game. Photo: Steve Riding
15. Sub: Anthony Farrell
Key member of Leeds’ fearsome Leeds forward line which won the Challenge Cup in 1999 under coach Graham Murrray Photo: Bruce Rollinson
16. Sub: Kylie Leuluai
Fiercely competitive, is still whacking unsuspecting opponents in exhibition games long after he retired. Photo: Tony Johnson
17. Sub: Terry Newton
Played a very effective enforcer role in the late-1990s. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
18. Sub: Darren Fleary
Softly-spoken off the field, but when he hit you, you stayed hit. Photo: Gary Longbottom