As starts to the season go, the 42-10 shellacking at Warrington Wolves was one of Leeds Rhinos’ less memorable openers.
The first half was a disaster, with Rhinos going in 30-0 adrift and though they were more competitive after the break, they were second-best in every aspect. Here’s how the players rated.
1. Full-back Richie Myler (squad number one)
One of those nights when everything went wrong 3. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
2. Wing: Luis Roberts (No 24)
Tough debut, but handled it okay 5. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
3. Centre: David Fusitu'a (No 2)
A couple of solid runs out of defence, but little else 4. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
4. Centre: Ash Handley (No 5)
Tried to lift things in the second half, but one error led to a try 4. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
5. Wing: Derrell Olpherts (No 16)
Scored a good try, looked for work, made one horrible error 5. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
6. Stand-off: Blake Austin (No 6)
Final pass for both tries, but didn't run the game 4. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com