Rhinos used 26 players, including a host of youngsters who were given an opportunity off the bench. New overseas recruits Ethan O’Neill, Danny Levi and Jeremiah Mata’utia were among those on duty from coach Brad Arthur’s full-time squad, in front of a bumper Boxing Day crowd of more than 11,000. Alfie Edgell, George Brown and Riley Lumb scored Leeds tries, all converted by acting-captain Chris Hankinson. Here’s how the Rhinos players rated.
1. Leeds Rhinos 18, Wakefield Trinity 10
Here's how the Leeds Rhinos players rated in their Wetherby Whaler Festive Challenge win against Wakefield Trinity. Photo: Steve Riding
2. Full-back: Alfie Edgell (number 21)
Comfortable in the role, reacted well for Leeds’ first try of pre-season, but picked up an injury 7 Photo: Steve Riding
3. Wing: Harley Thomas (no 3)
A couple of nice touches, filled in a bit at full-back 6 Photo: Steve Riding
4. Centre: Max Simpson (no 18)
No real attacking chances, but showed up well in defence 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
5. Centre: Ned McCormack (no 24)
One good run, solid without the ball 6 Photo: Steve Riding
6. Wing: Riley Lumb (no 22)
Scored a try, some good yardage carries 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com