Sivo hat-trick sinks Wakefield to keep Leeds top
Maika Sivo scored a hat-trick as Leeds Rhinos defeated Wakefield Trinity 40-22 to remain top of the Super League table. Despite a strong comeback effort from Wakefield, including tries from Lolesio and Jayden Myers, Leeds maintained their lead with crucial scores from Brodie Croft and reliable goal-kicking from Jake Connor. The match marked Leeds' 10th-round victory in a tightly contested derby with both teams showcasing their offensive and defensive strengths.
- ▪Maika Sivo scored his fourth Super League hat-trick of the season, bringing his total to 19 tries in 10 games.
- ▪Leeds Rhinos won 40-22 against Wakefield Trinity, maintaining their position at the top of the Super League table.
- ▪Wakefield mounted a comeback after Sivo and Ash Handley were sin-binned, closing the gap to four points before Leeds pulled away.
- ▪Leeds entered the match as the competition's top scorers, having scored 102 points in their previous two games.
- ▪Wakefield had the meanest defense in the league through the first nine rounds, conceding fewer points than any other team.
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