Brad Arthur has told Leeds Rhinos to take confidence from the way they stuck to the game plan and eventually overwhelmed Catalans Dragons.

Only two points separated the sides heading into Friday's Headingley clash but Leeds were far too strong for the Dragons in a commanding 46-4 win.

The Super League leaders took a 16-0 advantage into half-time and finished with eight tries, including a double for veteran winger Ryan Hall.

Arthur, whose side host Wakefield Trinity next in a blockbuster West Yorkshire derby, has called on Leeds to use the performance against Catalans as a template.

"I liked the way we built the game," said the Australian.

"The way we went about it was pretty professional. We were very good physically and right on top of our effort areas.

"We didn't chase the scoreboard. We got a lot of work into them and were happy to come in at half-time 16-0. We probably could have been a bit more in front but I liked the fact no one was concerned about that.

"We had dominated possession and field position and knew at some stage we'd get the rewards – and we did.

"Hopefully they get a bit of belief out of playing like that."