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Coach Rohan Smith has played down his own role in Leeds Rhinos’ amazing climb up the Betfred Super League table.

Rhinos, who were as low as 11th early in the campaign, will be just one point off fourth spot - and a home play-off - if they win at Catalans Dragons today.

They travel to Perpignan on the back of six successive wins, in fifth place on the ladder and knowing one victory will seal qualification for the play-offs.

It has been a remarkable transformation since May, when Smith took charge with the eight-time Super League champions sitting ninth in the table, five points outside the play-offs.

Rohan Smith salutes Leeds' fans after last month's win at Catalans. Picture by Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com.

At that stage, relegation was more of a concern than the play-offs and Smith admitted:

“We're in a much better position, that's for sure.

But the Australian, who is in his first spell coaching a top-flight side, insisted: “It's a long season for every club and lots of clubs have had ups and downs throughout the competition.

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Rhinos were a dispirited team before Smith took charge. Picture by Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

“That's what is making it go down to the wire, which is great for the competition and the game itself.

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