LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Barrie McDermott highlighted Hull KR's strong performance against Leeds, especially pointing out James McDonnell's impressive display.
Leeds recently signed Kallum Watkins, bringing in competition and creating a healthy rivalry within the squad.
McDermott noted that Watkins' presence has pushed players like McDonnell, James Bentley, and Morgan Gannon to perform at their best.
The intense competition in the team is said to bring out the best in players and filter out those who cannot handle the pressure.
McDermott emphasized the importance of having a winning mentality, which Watkins brings to the team from his previous success.
With Watkins in the mix, Leeds is expected to improve and reach higher levels of performance in the Super League.
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