St Helens 27 Leeds Rhinos 22: Peter Smith’s player ratings

Leeds Rhinos put in a battling display in their 27-22 defeat at St Helens tonight. Here’s how our man Peter Smith rated the players’ performances.
Mikolaj Oledzki on the attack against 
St Helens.Mikolaj Oledzki on the attack against 
St Helens.
Mikolaj Oledzki on the attack against St Helens.

Leeds Rhinos

1 Jack Walker: 9/10

2 Tom Briscoe: 8/10

Regan Grace ankle taps Tom  Briscoe.Regan Grace ankle taps Tom  Briscoe.
Regan Grace ankle taps Tom Briscoe.

3 Kallum Watkins: 8/10

4 Konrad Hurrell: 9/10

5 Ash Handley: 7/10

6 Tui Lolohea: 8/10

Adam Cuthbertson is held by Luke Thompson and Dom Peyroux.Adam Cuthbertson is held by Luke Thompson and Dom Peyroux.
Adam Cuthbertson is held by Luke Thompson and Dom Peyroux.

7 Richie Myler: 7/10

11 Trent Merrin: 8/10

14 Brad Dwyer: 9/10

18 Nathaniel Peteru: 7/10

Nathaniel Peteru is held by Kyle Amor and Morgan Knowles.
 Picture: Bruce Rollinson.Nathaniel Peteru is held by Kyle Amor and Morgan Knowles.
 Picture: Bruce Rollinson.
Nathaniel Peteru is held by Kyle Amor and Morgan Knowles. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

16 Brett Ferres: 8/10

15 Liam Sutcliffe: 7/10

13 Stevie Ward: 6/10

Subs:

8 Adam Cuthbertson: 8/10

10 Brad Singleton: 8/10

22 Cameron Smith: 7/10

19 Mikolaj Oledzki: 7/10

St Helens

23 Lachlan Coote: 8/10

2 Tommy Makinson: 7/10

3 Kevin Naiqama: 5/10

4 Mark Percival: 7/10

5 Regan Grace: 8/10

6 Theo Fages: 8/10

1 Jonny Lomax: 8/10

8 Alex Walmsley: 9/10

9 James Roby: 8/10

10 Luke Thompson: 8/10

11 Zeb Taia: 8/10

17 Dominique Peyroux: 7/10

15 Morgan Knowles: 8/10

Subs:

12 Joseph Paulo: 8/10

13 Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook: 7/10

19 Matty Lees: 7/10

16 Kyle Amor: 7/10

Referee: Robert Hicks (Oldham): 5/10

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