Talking Points – Why Leeds Rhinos are where they deserve to be and crunch time is looming large ...

LEEDS RHINOS are back in the thick of it at the bottom of Betfred Super League following Sunday’s narrow 26-24 loss to Hull FC at Headingley.

Here are five talking points from the 26-24 loss to Hull. Have a scroll through and see if you agree with Peter Smith. Leave your views in the comments section at the bottom.

NO WAY THROUGH: Leeds Rhinos' Trent Merrin is tackled by Hull's Gareth Ellis and Josh Bowden.   Picture: Tony Johnson.placeholder image
NO WAY THROUGH: Leeds Rhinos' Trent Merrin is tackled by Hull's Gareth Ellis and Josh Bowden. Picture: Tony Johnson.
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