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McDermott backs Leeds to weather the Storm in Melbourne
Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McDermott

LEEDS coach Brian McDermott says the Super League champions have history within their grasp going into tomorrow’s World Club Challenge in Melbourne.

With three wins apiece in the annual global clash of the champions, both teams have the chance to equal Wigan’s record of four while the Rhinos are aiming to become only the second English team to win on Australian soil.

It is 24 years since Wigan stunned the rugby league world by pulling off a shock 20-14 win over Brisbane at Lang Park.

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