Anderson hails Saints as they rein in Rhinos

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Only eight points separated the sides when the Rhinos were reduced to 12 men on 53 minutes following the dismissal of forward Nick Scruton for a "spear" tackle on Keiron Cunningham but Anderson did not feel it was a turning point.

"The sending-off may detract a little from our performance but I thought we were fantastic up to that point and I thought we were exceptional after it," he said.

"I know Nick Scruton is not malicious but it was a sending-off offence. It was a dangerous throw and I don't think he can argue with the decision."

Scruton is likely to be handed a suspension when he appears before the Rugby League disciplinary panel on Tuesday, which could further weaken Leeds as they seek to avoid a third successive defeat when they take on Castleford next Saturday without their England contingent.

"I've seen some of those tackles put on report," said Leeds coach Brian McClennan. "He's very remorseful, he's a good young kid."

Leeds also have an injury worry over Carl Ablett while St Helens stand-off Leon Pryce is a doubt for England's game against France in Toulouse next Friday after going off with a thigh injury.

"It's a nasty corked thigh," said Anderson.

"He's in doubt because it's something that doesn't have a finite recovery period.

"The chances are that he'll be right. He does have a quadricep injury but I'll leave (England coach) Tony Smith and his medical staff to check on it."