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"Leeds have been warned the odds are stacked against them but captain Kallum Watkins insists his side will not be making any excuses if they fail to add the world title to their domestic crown. The Rhinos have put their Super League title defence on hold to fly 12,000 miles into an Australia summer to take on Melbourne Storm in Friday&#x2019;s 2018 World Club Challenge at AAMI Park. Leeds, who flew out in three groups after their win over Hull KR last Thursday, had their first full day of training in Melbourne on Monday with a morning weights session, followed by a field session in the afternoon. Sandwiched in between, Watkins spoke of his team&#x2019;s ambitions at the official launch alongside Melbourne captain Cameron Smith, who confirmed his intention to play in Friday&#x2019;s game. <p>It&#x2019;s a massive opportunity for us. Obviously it&#x2019;s a short trip but we&#x2019;ve got to make the most of it.</p><p>The roles are switched with us travelling over this time.</p><p>There&#x2019;s challenges, certain things that go against us but we can&#x2019;t make that an excuse.</p><p>There&#x2019;s an opportunity to be the best club in the world. We&#x2019;re really excited for that opportunity.</p><p>We want to battle with the best players. We&#x2019;re not a bad bunch ourselves.</p>"
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