In front of a bumper crowd of 15,126, Rhinos went behind three times and were six points adrift at the break, but a strong second half performance saw them squeeze home. The hosts looked rusty at times and the game never reached great heights, but there were a couple of very good performances in a solid team display. Here’s how the Leeds players rated.
7. Scrum-half: Matt Frawley (no 7)
Failed to find touch with an early penalty, but began to take control and had a good second half 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Prop: James Donaldson (no 25)
His first Super League start as a prop, put in his usual solid effort against bigger opponents 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Hooker: Andy Ackers (no 9)
A steady start, was influential as Leeds stepped up their game after the break 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
10. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki (no 8)
A couple of strong runs, held up over the line in the second half after passing a head injury assessment 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Second-row: Mickael Goudemand (no 18)
Worked hard in midfield without doing anything spectacular 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: Rhyse Martin (no 11)
Five goals from five, including two off the touchline and set up a try with his boot 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com