Peter Smith's Leeds Rhinos player ratings v Huddersfield Giants as six score 8s in thriller

By Peter Smith

Published 9th Apr 2023, 20:39 GMT

Updated 9th Apr 2023, 23:00 GMT

There were some strong individual performances as Leeds Rhinos bounced back to winning ways in a thriller against Huddersfield Giants.

Rhinos trailed 10-0 after seven minutes and were 12 poiints adrift after the first quarter, but hit back to win 18-17.

Here’s how the players rated.

Sin-binning wasn’t costly and he did some good things, safe under the high ball 7

1. Full-back Richie Myler (squad number one)

Sin-binning wasn’t costly and he did some good things, safe under the high ball 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Involved in one try and was a lively attacking threat 8.

2. Wing: Nene Macdonald (No 4)

Involved in one try and was a lively attacking threat 8. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

One lovely break led to a try, he made a smart interception and pestered Giants’ defence throughout 7.

3. Centre: Harry Newman (No 3)

One lovely break led to a try, he made a smart interception and pestered Giants’ defence throughout 7. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Scored an important try, though another off day with the boot 6

4. Centre: Rhyse Martin (No 12)

Scored an important try, though another off day with the boot 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Very strong return, scored one try and assisted in another 8.

5. Wing: Ash Handley (No 5)

Very strong return, scored one try and assisted in another 8. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Provided the final pass for all Rhinos’ tries and tested Giants with some towering kicks 8.

6. Stand-off: Blake Austin (No 6)

Provided the final pass for all Rhinos’ tries and tested Giants with some towering kicks 8. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

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