Monday 11 February 2008

Hull KR and Wakefield prove they are not here again to make up the numbers.

Hull KR and Wakefield's shock wins over Saints and Bradford have set the scene for the rest of the year. These two teams are not here to make up the numbers.

Both sides won by two points yesterday in tight contests early on. But while the season is only one and a bit rounds old, it is not acceptable for either side to get complacent next week. By all means, they caught Saints and Bradford out early on and possibly gave them a wake up call as if to say "Come on you lot, the season has started", but next week they need to repeat that performance all over again. And no doubt they will want to. But realistically, do either have a chance of challenging these sides again?

No is the answer. Both Bradford and Saints are of good quality so will no doubt out perform themselves next week, especially Saints who play Warrington. But both coaches know Super League is a marathon, not a sprint. Hull KR and Wakefield need to pace themselves or else they'll struggle to make the six, which both sides are capable of. And what is two points early in the season compared to a play off position?

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