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Forward James Donaldson reckons Rohan Smith’s style of play is working for Leeds Rhinos, but he insists there are more improvements to come.

Rhinos will go into tonight’s derby at Huddersfield Giants seeking a third successive win and fifth in six matches.

That would leave them just a point outside the play-off zone, after they looked to be in serious relegation danger just a few weeks ago.

Last Friday’s eight-try performance at Warrington Wolves, where Rhinos won 40-4, was a far cry from their woeful early season form and Donaldson reckons new coach Smith has come up with a plan which fits his team’s strengths.

James Donaldson. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

“I just think it is a different style of rugby we are playing, compared to earlier on in the year,” he said.

Why Leeds Rhinos look a different team under coach Rohan Smith: James Donaldson upbeat ahead of Huddersfield Giants Super League showdown