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.
7. Chris Hankinson (no 14)
Did a solid job out of position; set up two tries with kicks before injuring a finger 7 Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
8. Scrum-half: George Brown (no 7)
Man of the match; scored a lovely try, got involved and looked at home 8 Photo: Steve Riding
9. Prop: Tom Holroyd (no 10)
Got through some strong work in midfield, made tough carries 7 Photo: Steve Riding
10. Hooker: Jarrod O'Connor (no 9)
Led the defence well and busy with the ball 7 Photo: Tony Johnson
11. Prop: Cooper Jenkins (no 15)
Put himself about, went forward and was close to scoring a couple of times 7 Photo: Tony Johnson
12. Second-row: Ethan O'Neill (no 11)
Some big hits early on, slotted in well in his first Leeds appearance 7 Photo: Steve Riding