Coach Rohan Smith used 23 players and made numerous changes throughout, with most of his big guns being rested in the second half.
Here’s how the players rated, minus Riley Lumb, Bailey Aldridge and Kai Morgan who weren’t on the teamsheet, but came off the bench late in the game.
7. Richie Myler (No 1)
Nice pass for Leon Ruan’s touchdown and scored himself in a decent 40-minute workout 7 Photo: Tony Johnson
8. Sam Lisone (No 15)
Obviously still adjusting to English conditions, but some good signs - one run in particular 7 Photo: Tony Johnson
9. Jarrod O'Connor (No 14)
Lots of minutes, kept things moving 6 Photo: Tony Johnson
10. Sam Walters (No 22)
Going well in the middle, good offload to put Gannon over 7 Photo: Tony Johnson
11. James McDonnell (No 19)
A couple of strong runs, but hobbled off in the first half 6 Photo: Tony Johnson
12. Leon Ruan (No 4)
Scored a good try and continued to impress 7 Photo: Tony Johnson