New boss Brad Arthur pleased with Leeds Rhinos 'fight', reveals areas for improvement
New head-coach Brad Arthur reckons there’s “plenty of fight” in Leeds Rhinos’ team, but improving their “fundamentals” is his first priority.
The 50-year-old Australian has signed a contract until the end of this season and saw Rhinos live for the first time when they lost 30-18 at Warrington Wolves on Thursday, just hours after he arrived in this country. It was a harsh introduction as Leeds went 12-0 behind after five minutes and then, having pulled a try back, conceded two more converted touchdowns at the end of the opening 40.
An improved second half showing saw them outscore Warrington 14-6 and the try tally finished only five-four in the home side’s favour. Asked by the Yorkshire Evening Post for his first impressions, Arthur said: “I was pleased they still had plenty of fight.