Leeds Rhinos solidified their position at the Super League summit, with Jake Connor underlining his credentials as England’s starting half-back for this autumn’s World Cup as Brad Arthur’s side proved too strong for Wakefield Trinity . Despite spending almost half an hour with 12 men thanks to three separate sin-binnings, the Rhinos were the superior outfit against a Wakefield side who would have gone joint-top with victory. But in the end, it was Leeds who remain clear in first place after another fine showing in front of a bumper Headingley crowd. Connor was the undisputed star, with four try assists and a near-faultless display to emphasise why the reigning Man of Steel must be in contention for a long-awaited England recall this autumn under new coach Brian McDermott after being strangely omitted for last year’s Ashes by Shaun Wane . On this form, no half-back is better than Connor. The opening exchanges were stop-start after a lengthy injury delay.…