Leeds hit back from 12-4 down at half-time and, once again, several of the club’s emerging young players caught the eye. One in particular played himself into contention for a competitive call up against Salford Red Devils in Betfred Super League round one, on Friday, February 12.
Here’s how the first team players on duty against Hull KR rated. Others who featured from outside the official full-time squad were Ned McCormack, Ben Littlewood, Fergus McCormack, Riley Lumb and Jack Smith.
13. Loose-forward: Cameron Smith (no 13)
Had a good game, ran the ball hard and provided the pass for Leon Ruan's try 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
14. Sub: Jarrod O'Connor (no 14)
ON and off, some good work out of dummy-half 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
15. Sub: Justin Sangare (no 19)
Sin-binned after being involved in three successive Hull KR penalties; put himself about 6. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
16. Sub: Leon Ruan (no 23)
Stretched over to score a good try and did well overall 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
17. Sub: Corey Johnson (no 26)
Didn’t get much game time 5 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
18. Sub: Tom Nicholson-Watton (no 30)
Played himself into Super League contention, capped a fine game with a terrific break to create Croft’s try 8 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com