Leeds Rhinos 48 Hull KR 18 - Challenge Cup quarter-final marks and ratings

Leeds Rhinos stormed into the last four of the Coral Challenge Cup with a 48-18 demolition of Hull KR at St Helens.
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Rhinos caught Rovers napping with a blistering start, racing into a 24-0 lead inside the opening quarter and leading 30-0 at the break.

But how did individual players fare?

Here's our assessment.

Kruise Leeming scores his second try against Hull KR. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.Kruise Leeming scores his second try against Hull KR. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.
Kruise Leeming scores his second try against Hull KR. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Leeds Rhinos

16 Richie Myler: Another quality effort, growing into the full-back role every week 8

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2 Tom Briscoe: Took his try well and handled what was thrown at him 8

3 Harry Newman: Super solo try and an attacking menace, particularly early on 8

Luke Gale. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.Luke Gale. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.
Luke Gale. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

15 Liam Sutcliffe: Looks at home in the left-centre, strong defensively and on attack 8

5 Ash Handley: Scored a try, but troubled by hamstring strain 7

6 Rob Lui: Did an efficient job 7

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7 Luke Gale: Called the shots and created a series of chances 8

8 Ava Seumanufagai: Grabbed the opening try, but sin-binning was a concern 7

9 Kruise Leeming: Two tries and a commanding effort in the middle 9

10 Matt Prior: Set the tone with a powerful early stint 9

11 Alex Mellor: Welcome return, linked well on attack 8

12 Rhyse Martin: Best performance since the resumption, faultless goal kicking 8

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19 Mikolaj Oledzki: Another hard-running effort, good reactions to set up position for the second try 7

Subs

24 Luke Briscoe: Did a decent job, including a walk-in try 7

23 Callum McLelland: Limited time in unfamiliar role, but did ok 7

28 Tom Holroyd: More valuable experience, not out of place 7

25 James Donaldson: Added some bite 7

Hull KR

19 Will Dagger 6

23 Ethan Ryan 6

3 Shaun Kenny-Dowall 5

4 Kane Linnett 6

5 Greg Minikin 5

20 Mikey Lewis 5

30 Jamie Ellis 6

11 Weller Hauraki 5

9 Matt Parcell 6

15 George Lawler 6

28 Matty Storton 5

13 Dean Hadley 5

27 Robbie Mulhern 5

Subs

32 Nathaniel Peteru 5

18 Jez Litten 6

16 Daniel Murray 5

25 Matty Gee 5

Referee

Liam Moore (Wigan) 7

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