ST HELENS head coach Paul Wellens conceded he is under a “huge amount of pressure” after watching his side slump to their third Super League defeat in a row against Leeds at St James’ Park on Saturday.

Wellens was confronted by an angry supporter as he made his way from the stands immediately after the game, in which a pair of early tries from Riley Lumb and Lachie Miller paved the way for the Rhinos’ 17-4 win.

A clearly shaken Wellens said: “I am going to continue to conduct myself in the right way despite being under huge amount of pressure.