Coach Rohan Smith has given his view on scrum-half Matt Frawley’s performances so far this year and insisted there is “a lot more to like than dislike” about the way Leeds Rhinos have performed.
Frawley, an off-season signing from Canberra Raiders, was criticised by some fans following his performance in last Friday’s Betfred Challenge Cup defeat by St Helens. But, speaking at his weekly preview press conference today , Smith described the Australian’s contribution in the six games so far as “solid”.
Outside beliefs and expectations are out of our control - that's not something I give any attention to.” Rhinos used 16 players last Friday with substitute Luis Roberts - who made way in the starting lineup for Paul Momirovski - not getting on. The previous week substitute Alfie Edgell, a full-back, was introduced for the final five minutes after James Bentley went off for a head injury assessment. Explaining that, Smith said: “Rhyse Martin is usually our back-up back.
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