Rhinos couldn’t deal with Rovers half-back Jordan Abdull’s kicking game, were 14-0 down at the break and conceded again just 18 seconds into the second period.
They managed to score the next two tries, but never looked like pulling the game from the fire. It was a disappointing 80 minutes all round and for a couple of individuals in particular. Here’s how the players rated.
13. Loose-forward: Cameron Smith (No 13)
Tried to make things happen, but some errors 5 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
14. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki (No 8)
Mikolaj Oledzki: Got half an hour either side of the break and will be better for the game time 5. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
15. Sub: Justin Sangare (No 17)
On late and had not chance to change things 4 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
16. Sub: Sam Lisone (No 15)
A lot of effort but game was already gone when he came on 5 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
17. Sub: Luis Roberts (No 24)
Brought on much earlier than expected, made at least one mistake, but scored and did okay overall 5. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com