Rohan Smith defended Harry Newman after the Leeds Rhinos centre made a critical error in the club's Challenge Cup defeat to Wigan Warriors. Newman made a late break with the Rhinos trailing by four points but he decided not to pass to Richie Myler in a two-on-one situation, instead attempting a dummy.
Bevan French ultimately made the tackle and the chance went begging, as well as Leeds' hopes of winning the game. It was a huge moment in the contest and one that ultimately didn't go their way. Newman had scored earlier in the contest in a similar incident, attempting a dummy that French had also read, but Newman was able to wriggle free to score the try.
The Rhinos would lose the game, having held an 18-14 lead, and when asked about the key moment, Smith refused to criticise the young talent.
