Keith Senior continues to defy his critics. The big centre is two months from his 34th birthday and still looks the best English player in his position. Two tries from him helped the Rhinos to victory over a tough-to-beat City Reds at cold Headingley.
It was Senior that opened the score after seven minutes with Kevin Sinfield converting but Salford responded in the 31st minute when former Rhino Ashley Gibson went in for an unconverted try.
Leeds narrow 6-4 half-time advantage became 12-4 after Brent Webb went over for Sinfield to again goal.
Salford responded gamely and grabbed a second try when former St Helens threequarter Willie Talau touched down for Stefan Ratchford to convert before Senior's second try opened a six point advantage. Leeds eventually quelled their plucky opponents with a try in the last minute from Ian Kirke and Sinfield struck his third goal to confirm a 22-10 victory for the reigning champions, just days before their World Club Challenge with Australian Premiers Melbourne Storm.
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