21 Feb 2009

Manly and Leeds build up to WCC

4:28 pm on 21 February 2009

The defending English Super League champions the Leeds Rhinos have warmed up for next weekend's World Club Challenge final against with Manly with a 19-10 win at Hull Kingston Rovers.

Leeds' victory takes them four points above second-placed Huddersfield.

Meanwhile, Manly expect a stern test of their World Club Challenge preparations when they meet London Super League team Harlequins on Sunday.

Manly captain Matt Orford expects his players to be a little rusty against a side that has already started their season.

He says Harlequins will be a very good measure for them.

The entire 23-man squad is expected to play against Quins, where coach Des Hasler would trial a younger side in the first half and a near full-strength team after the break.