Highly-rated full-back Alife Edgell scored twice as Leeds Rhinos Reserves opened their campaign with a thumping 48-0 win over rivals Bradford Bulls last night.
The game at Stanningley saw Leeds field a strong side, with first-team squad member Corey Johnson among the try scorers on his return from injury. Johnson started at hooker in his first game since undergoing back surgery last autumn.
Jack Sinfield, who made five Super League appearances last year, also enjoyed a fine game with a try and six conversions as Tony Smith’s side made their class play.
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Edgell crossed twice and Riley Lumb, Johnson, Luis Roberts and Leon Ruan also touched down as the Rhinos stormed into a 32-0 half-time lead.
Off-season signing Toby Warren began the second half scoring before hooker Bailey Aldridge and Sinfield went over. Rhinos’ Ben Hursey was sin-binned in the 33rd minute for a high tackle on Bradford’s Bailey Arnold.
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