Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors - Coral Challenge Cup semi-final player ratings

Leeds Rhinos are heading for Wembley after dominating Wigan Warriors with a masterful display of wet weather rugby.
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Rhinos were in control of the Coral Challenge Cup semi-final from the kick-off with all their big guns firing, while Wigan's star men were shut out of the game.

But how did individual players rate? Here's our assessment.

Leeds Rhinos

Ava Seumanufagai powers through the St Helens rain and Wigan defence. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.Ava Seumanufagai powers through the St Helens rain and Wigan defence. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.
Ava Seumanufagai powers through the St Helens rain and Wigan defence. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

16 Richie Myler: Positionally superb, read the game really well 9

2 Tom Briscoe: Strong carries, excellent finish 8

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15 Liam Sutcliffe: Continued good form, looks at home as a centre 8

4 Konrad Hurrell: Looked to be struggling, but set up crucial try 7

Cameron Smith made a strong return from injury. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.Cameron Smith made a strong return from injury. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.
Cameron Smith made a strong return from injury. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

5 Ash Handley: Top class finishing 8

6 Rob Lui: Controlled the game alongside his captain 9

7 Luke Gale: Mastered the conditions, brilliant kicking game 9

8 Ava Seumanufagai: Went forward all afternoon 8

Tom Briscope scores Rhinos' third try. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.Tom Briscope scores Rhinos' third try. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.
Tom Briscope scores Rhinos' third try. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

9 Kruise Leeming: Dynamic out of dummy-half 9

19 Mikolaj Oledzki: Ran really hard, looked the part 9

11 Alex Mellor: Really tough display 8

12 Rhyse Martin: Terrific try in outstanding all-round effort 9

10 Matt Prior: Long, quality stints 8

Subs

14 Brad Dwyer: Carried on Leeming’s good work 8

22 Cameron Smith: Very strong return 8

28 Tom Holroyd: Little time, but good experience 7

25 James Donaldson: Good first stint 8

Wigan Warriors

6 Bevan French: 6

21 Dom Manfredi: 6

1 Zak Hardaker: 6

23 Jake Bibby: 6

5 Joe Burgess: 6

7 Thomas Leuluai: 5

31 Jackson Hastings: 5

30 Ethan Havard: 6

9 Sam Powell: 5

17 Oliver Partington: 6

11 Willie Isa: 6

12 Liam Farrell: 6

13 Sean O’Loughlin: 5

Subs

19 Joe Bullock: 5

15 Joe Greenwood: 5

33 Joe Shorrocks: 5

28 Harry Smith: 5

Referee: Chris Kendall (Huddersfield): 7

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