Leeds Rhinos boss Rohan Smith was encouraged by Riley Lumb's impressive debut but has warned the teenager against getting carried away with his two-try start to life in Super League.
The 19-year-old was Leeds' standout performer in the 18-12 win at Hull FC after being drafted in on the right wing. Lumb, who made his professional debut for Halifax Panthers on dual-registration last week, scored a spectacular opener before showing his determination to add a second late in the first half. 'He's a kid who has come through our system and he featured significantly there under pressure,' said Smith. 'He takes everything in his stride.
' The Rhinos were far from convincing against the struggling Black and Whites as their shaky form continued. Smith has stressed that the result was all that mattered after four defeats in five games. 'We came to do a job against a very spirited and energetic team and we got what we needed,' he said. A six-point defeat represented progress for Hull after conceding 252 points in their previous five games.
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