McClennan: Rhinos charge well timed

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The defending champions ran in nine tries in an impressive 52-16 victory at the JJB Stadium that enabled them to draw level with Saints and eat into their points-difference advantage.

McClennan said: "We are starting to claw our way back and do some positive things, It's great to see all the lads smiling and feel the joy around them. We've been through some frustrating times but we're getting there. We're making progress every week but we still have a lot more to do yet."

He added: "There were flat periods and a couple of times in the first half when we were all at sea near our own line. There are still things to improve on."

Full-back Brent Webb and winger Lee Smith both scored two tries as the Rhinos demonstrated their increasing confidence to avenge their recent defeat at the JJB Stadium.

The impressive Ali Lauitiiti also touched down and 17-year-old winger Kallum Watkins put the seal on an impressive team performance with a solo try in the closing moments.

"We wanted to come and play well here at Wigan," added McClennan. "We were disappointed with our performance the last time here. It is the first time Leeds have scored over 50 points against Wigan at Wigan and that is something for us all to feel proud of."

Wigan coach Brian Noble said: "Leeds were pretty hot. We couldn't handle them, which was disappointing.

"At 12-10 we had got back in the game but we gifted them a try and then let in a couple of soft ones. But we're not down and out. It was a great lesson for us on how intense we have to be at this time of the year.

"We had a third of our salary cap sat in the stand but we hope to get some players back for the St Helens match and it is a different game in the play-offs."