Leeds were outplayed in the first half, trailing 16-0 and 22-6, but turned the game on its head with a dominant perfomance after the break when they ran in six unanswered tries. New signings Lachie Miller, Matt Frawley, Andy Ackers and Mickael Goudemand featured for Leeds who also gave some game time to several promising young players. Here’s how selected Rhinos players rated.
7. Scrum-half: Matt Frawley (no 7)
Little opportunity in the first half, but had a strong third quarter and kicked well 6. Photo: James Hardisty
8. Prop: Mickael Goudemand (no 18)
A lot of game time and scored a powerful try late on 6. Photo: Steve Riding
9. Hooker: Andy Ackers (no 9)
Leeds’ best while he was on the field, had a decent first half and helped turn the tide after the interval 8. Photo: James Hardisty
10. Justin Sangare (no 17)
Some shaky moments, including an error which led to Wakefield's third try 5. Photo: Steve Riding
11. Second-row: Morgan Gannon (no 20)
Failed a head injury assessment, which limited his game time 5. Photo: Leeds Rhinos/Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
12. Second-row: James McDonnell (no 16)
Worked hard without changing the game 5. Photo: Leeds Rhins