Without hitting great heights, Rhinos were better than in the previous week’s drubbing at Warrington Wolves, but an inability to finish their chances proved costly.
There were some strong individual performances, however. Here’s how the players rated.
. Full-back Richie Myler (squad number one)
Better effort, couple of good takes under high kicks 6. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
. Wing: David Fusitu'a (No 2)
Took his try well, couple of mistakes but strong runs from defence 6. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
. Centre: Nene Macdonald (No 4)
One terrific break, a costly error but decent effort overall 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
. Centre: Ash Handley (No 5)
Brilliant break should have created a try, solid performance 6. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
. Wing: Derrell Olpherts (No 16)
One bad error and a try-saving tackle 5. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
. Stand-off: Blake Austin
Tried hard but a dropped pass was crucial 5. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
. Scrum-half: Aidan Sezer
Kicked a 40-20 and provided final pass for one try, but didn’t dominate 5. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
7. Scrum-half: Aidan Sezer
Kicked a 40-20 and provided final pass for one try, but didn’t dominate 5. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Prop: Tom Holroyd (No 18)
Two strong stints, did his job well 7. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Hooker: Kruise Leeming (No 9)
Trapped in possession twice in first half, but better after the break 6. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
10. Prop: Zane Tetevano.
Carried the ball strongly especially in his first stint 6. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Second-row: Morgan Gannon (No 20)
Failed a head injury assessment in the first half 5. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: Rhyse Martin (No 12)
Good goal kicking, but not firing on all cylinders 5. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com