Croft scored a second half hat-trick and Smith also impressed on his return from long-term injury, touching down and booting two goals. Most of Rhinos’ first team squad got some game time and four youngsters had a run off the bench after the break, but a quartet of injuries overshadowed the result. Here’s how the Rhinos players rated.

13. Loose-forward Cameron Smith (no 13)
Enjoyed his big day, had a spell in the halves and scored a fine try, plus two goals 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

14. Sub: Mikolaj Oledzki (no 8)
Made a solid impact against a tiring Bulls side 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

15. Sub: Jarrod O'Connor (no 9)
Spells at loose-forward and hooker, one error but did okay 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

16. Sub: Presley Cassell (no 18)
Scored the final try and got stuck in 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

17. Sub: Max Simpson (no 18)
Was looking good, but then suffered another cruel injury blow 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

18. Sub: Kallum Watkins (no 11)
Got through his usual solid work 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

