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.
13. Second-row: Ben Littlewood (no 12)
Had a big game, heavily involved involved and made his presence felt 7 Photo: Steve Riding
14. Sub: Jeremiah Mata'utia (no 19)
Potential fans’ favourite, not huge minutes, but certainly got stuck in 7 Photo: Steve Riding
15. Sub: Danny Levi (no 23)
Encouraging first appearance, was sharp with the ball 6 Photo: Steve Riding
16. Sub: Tom Nicholson-Watton (no 26)
Did a solid job as an interchange middle 6 Photo: Tony Johnson
17. Also played
Other Rhinos players to feature off the bench were: Jacob Tooala (pictured), Oliver Smart, Harry Smith, Joe Diskin, Oscar Brown, Jacob Stead, Joe Butterfield, Zak Lloyd, Marcus Qareqare and Jacob Hardy. Photo: Steve Riding