Watched by a crowd of 9,026, Tigers started well in the opening game of Betfred Super League’s Easter weekend and put Rhinos under huge pressure in the first half, forcing five goalline drop-outs. But, after Danny Richardson hit a post with an early penalty, the home side couldn’t find a way through the opposition’s defence and were made to pay when Leeds broke the deadlock a couple of minutes into the second period. That took the wind out of Castleford’s sails and they never looked like getting back into the contest, despite Josh Simm’s late try which Richardson converted. Here’s how the Tigers players rated.
13. Second-row: Alex Mellor (no 12)
Caused Rhinos problems on the left-edge early on, but - like the team - drifted out of the game in the second half 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
14. Loose-forward: Joe Westerman (no 10)
Showed some good touches at the staret of the game, but not able to capitalise 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
15. Sub: Liam Horne (no 14)
Gave his side a lift when he came on, almost scored with his first touch and did some good things 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
16. Sub: Sam Hall (no 19)
Missed a difficult chance, but otherwise did all right 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
17. Sub: Albert Vete (no 27)
Didn't get much game time and couldn't make the desired impact 5 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
