Both teams fielded their strongest-available lineup to start Ash Handley’s testimonial game before making a host of changes after the break, giving several academy players a taste of first team action. Handley was one of four try scorers for Leeds, who led 12-4 at half-time. Rhinos picked up a couple of injuries, but there were some good individual performances. Here’s how the Leeds players rated.
13. Second-row: Morgan Gannon
Got through the opening and final quarters in his first game for a year, limited involvement but showed no ill-effects 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
14. Loose-forward: Cameron Smith (no 13)
Looked sharp, took his try well and showed some nice touches 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
15. Sub: James McDonnell (no 12)
Excellent break from a ball by Croft, but maybe delayed his pass too long and it was spilled 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
16. Sub: Sam Lisone (no 15)
Got through a couple of spells, one thunderous run 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
17. Sub: Cooper Jenkins (no 17)
Knocked on with his first touch, went off soon afterwards after being hurt trying to put on a big hit 5 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
18. Sub: Tom Holroyd (no 19)
Continued his return from long-term injury with a couple of solid stints 6 Photo: Matthew Merrick/Leeds Rhinos