'Through the wringer': Leeds Rhinos Jury given 'heart palpitations' by comeback win v Huddersfield Giants

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Like coach Rohan Smith, the YEP’s Leeds Rhinos fans jury felt the 18-17 win over Huddersfield Giants was a mixed bag.

Rhinos were 12-0 down midway through the first-half and nine points adrift at the break, but staged a spirited rally over the final 40 minutes.

Winger Nene Macdonald, loose-forward Cameron Smith and substitute Sam Lisone were among the players to impress our panel.

BECKY OXLEY

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Rhinos winger Nene Macdonald was Sky TV's man of the match and also impressed the YEP Jury. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.Rhinos winger Nene Macdonald was Sky TV's man of the match and also impressed the YEP Jury. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.
Rhinos winger Nene Macdonald was Sky TV's man of the match and also impressed the YEP Jury. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

An Easter Sunday clash against the Giants was the task this week. Was this going to be the start of the resurrection of the Rhinos season and get us on a winning streak?

Two Huddersfield tries and a sin-binning in 15 minutes at the start of the game not the way to start.

Defensively, in the first-half 1st we were poor, missing tackles, though we came back and showed a glimpse of what we were capable of.

I was in awe of Nene McDonald who was fasting for Ramadan. It shows true dedication. In the second-half we came to life and, with some great passing and runs, we scored some fantastic tries and showed some real commitment and passion and teamwork.

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Aidan Sezer's performance impressed Jury member David Muhl. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.Aidan Sezer's performance impressed Jury member David Muhl. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.
Aidan Sezer's performance impressed Jury member David Muhl. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.