Last month's 40-12 hammering by the Rhinos at Headingley could prove to be the turning point in the Bulls' season, says stand off Iestyn Harris.

Coming on his maiden return to his former club, the crushing defeat was excruciating for Harris, but he was not the only one to suffer and the entire squad has emerged stronger for the experience, he said.

"We learnt a lot as a team. We realised there were a lot of little things that we weren't doing in games, and off the field as well.

"It was a big reality check for us. Sometimes you need that in life. We got together as a group and got told some home truths by the coaching staff and it seemed to work.

"I think we have turned the corner from that game. We haven't lost since and have got on a good roll. Now we are looking forward to going back there."

Harris was forced to endure massive media interest - and a fair barracking from the Rhinos' faithful - on his Headingley return.

"Obviously the last time was disappointing but this time is different," he said. "It is a chance to go straight through to the Grand Final so there is lots at stake. The first time you go back to an old ground is always difficult but now I am just looking to be part of a good team performance. It is a massive, massive game for the club."

A devastating opening 20 minutes from the Rhinos set up their crushing victory last time the clubs met and Harris knows the opening quarter will again be crucial. "The fact that we went there six weeks ago and got hammered by 40 points means everybody is saying Leeds are hands down the best team in the competition. It is great to hear people talking about them like that. Hopefully we can blind-side them.

"We have to dominate them physically early in the game. Leeds this year have been renowned for their excellent starts. If they don't get that good start they'll start to feel the pressure. If they can answer those questions then we'll throw a few more at them. That's the way the game is going to go."