Trinity hit back from 12-0 down at half-time to lead 16-12 with seven minutes left, only for Leeds to snatch an 18-16 victory through teenager George Brown’s last-gasp try, which Jack Sinfield converted. Rhinos fielded their strongest-available lineup in the first half, before young and fringe players got a taste of playing in front of a big crowd after the break. Here’s how the 28 players on duty for Rhinos’ rated.
19. Sub: Jack Sinfield (no 18)
Had a dig, kept his nerve to land the winning conversion 6 Photo: Tony Johnson
20. Sub: Tom NIcholson-Watton (no 19)
Carried the ball well at times, without being dominant 6 Photo: Tony Johnson
22. Sub: Joe Diskin (no 21)
Played full-back, having spent much of last year at hooker; made a couple of errors, but showed some good signs once he settled 5 Photo: Tony Johnson
24. Sub: Presley Cassell (no 23)
Highly-rated teenage prospect, was introduced in the closing stages 5 Photo: Matthew Merrick/Leeds Rhinos