Quote: wirethunder "I can't see the 'Rhinos' giving us too many problems. Particulary with their minging record in Challenge Cup finals. Is it something like 5 defeats on the bounce? (including that 30-6 humiliation to us in 2010)
Given all that the mighty Wire should prepare for the after match victory celebrations right now, plus the open top bus parade through the streets of Warrington the day after.'"
Leeds have a poor recent record in cc finals but the only time they've been minging is 2010.
In 2000 and 2011 they went in as big underdogs and managed to nearly snatch victory from the jaws of a potential drubbing.
In 2003 and 2005 they lost by a combined total of 3 points. There was nothing in it. It's fair to say with a bit more luck leeds record in CC finals would look abit different, especially in the 03 and and 2011 finals.
I don't think people should dwell on leeds recent record in cc finals, if they win most of the games between now and the final they will go into the game in better shape than any before, probably since 2003.