Leeds Rhinos head coach Rohan Smith took heart from Harry Newman’s display in Thursday’s thumping 42-12 defeat at St Helens. The England World Cup hopeful has endured a difficult 2022 campaign after aggravating a previous hamstring injury during the 34-18 win at Wakefield Trinity on March 3.
He underwent surgery but, after three months on the sidelines, Newman is now fully fit and returned to action earlier this month in the 30-16 defeat at Huddersfield Giants. The centre’s outing in last night’s defeat to Saints was his first 80-minute performance of the season and he marked it with a classy try which underlined his talent.
“Harry Newman showed what he can do,” said Smith. “He attacked the ball, made the most of it, and played with high energy. It was an impressive first 80 minute-performance of the season from him. Yes, it was a positive.”
