It was a disappointing 80 minutes for Rhinos, who conceded five tries and offered little on attack, despite fielding the strongest squad of their four warm-up games.
Leon Ruan continued his fine form by secoring for a second successive match and Luis Roberts, Jarrod O’Connor and Justin Sangare had good moments, but a big improvement will be needed when Betfred Super League begins next week.
Here’s how the players rated – not including youngsters Jack Sinfield, Riley Lumb and Alfie Edgell who got a few minutes off the bench late in the game.
1. Full-back: Richie Myler (squad number one)
Timing looked off at times and couldn’t get a grip of the game 5 Photo: Tony Johnson
2. Wing: Luis Roberts (no 24)
Did some good things, though inexperience showed at times 6 Photo: Tony Johnson
3. Centre: David Fusitu'a (no 2)
A couple of decent moments, but showed signs of ring rust 5 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
4. Centre: Ash Handley (no 5)
Another unfamiliar role and did okay without setting the game alight 5 Photo: Leeds Rhinos
5. Wing: Liam Tindall (no 23)
No real chances, made one nice catch and tried hard 5. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
6. Stand-off Blake Austin (no 6)
Lots of endeavour, but nothing came off 5 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com