Warrington Wolves’ Matt Dufty believes that the strain is on “favourites” Hull KR as the 2 groups put together to do battle within the Problem Cup closing at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
It has been an up and down season up to now in Tremendous League for Warrington, six wins and 7 losses perching them in eighth within the desk after 13 rounds.
In the meantime, the Robins are flying excessive, only one loss placing them on 22 factors and two factors clear on the prime.
Whereas many will see that as one thing that Hull KR can use to enter the Problem Cup closing filled with confidence, Dufty insists it is a chance for Warrington to have ” fun” and play pressure-off rugby.
Certainly, Warrington suffered a tricky 18-8 loss to Wigan Warriors within the 2024 Problem Cup closing, many on the membership admitting they didn’t present up in the best way they needed to on the day partly all the way down to the strain.
Now, they’ve a chance to do issues a bit of bit otherwise.
“Obviously, you know, last year, I think it was a bit of a different feel. We’re playing really good in the league and I think we built ourselves up to having to perform at Wembley,” Dufty stated.
“This year’s a bit different. We’ve had a lot of injuries. Our league form hasn’t been there, but our Challenge Cup form’s been there and everyone’s already written us off.
“I believe it is simply getting on the market, having fun with our footy and simply taking part in like we often do and never placing an excessive amount of strain on ourselves. I believe the strain’s on the opposite crew.
“So, for us, it’s just about doing our job and having some fun.”
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Highlights of the Tremendous League match between Warrington Wolves and Leeds Rhinos
Warrington final received the Problem Cup in 2019 however have by no means received the Tremendous League Grand Last, resulting in opposition followers chanting ‘it is at all times your 12 months’.
However the Robins have but to choose up a trophy within the Tremendous League period, their final silverware coming again in 1985.
With each statistics in thoughts, Dufty is aware of {that a} win come Saturday night is one thing that will be “cherished” by each golf equipment for a very long time with it being a chunk of silverware many gamers in each outfits have but to expertise.
“Yeah, well, it’s always our year, isn’t it? Hopefully, you know, just for the fans of Warrington,” he added.
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Highlights of Warrington Wolves in opposition to St Helens within the Tremendous League
“I’m sure everyone talks about Hull’s fans, but I’ve never experienced it from a Hull perspective. So, I can only speak about the Warrington fans who do a lot for us and support us every week and they travel well.
“I am unable to think about the environment that is going to be on the market on Saturday however I believe it is in all probability going to take everybody a bit without warning.
“We are just going to have to cherish it and do it for our fans and for the hometown.
“You by no means actually perceive it till final 12 months once we had the massive lead-up for the boys and I believe for George Williams and Sam Powell, I believe they’ve received a couple of Grand Finals, however they’ve by no means received a Problem Cup.
“So, I think they’re going to have a bit of extra motivation and just to lift the trophy of Warrington will be so special and to do it at Wembley will be even more.
“It’ll actually solidify that that is the place I’ve performed my finest footy and the crew that I in all probability cherish essentially the most.”
What’s next?
The Super League season takes a week off for the Betfred Challenge Cup finals, with Warrington Wolves facing Hull KR at Wembley Stadium on Saturday (3pm kick-off).
Prior to that, St Helens women take on Wigan Warriors women from 11.45 at Wembley Stadium in the women’s Challenge Cup final.
Week 14 of the Super League season begins on Friday June 13, with Hull KR hosting Catalans Dragons on Sky Sports Action (8pm) and Hull FC facing Castleford Tigers on Sky Sports+ (8pm).
Sky Sports will again show every game of Super League live this season – including two matches in each round exclusively live, with the remaining four matches each week shown on Sky Sports activities+ by way of the purple button
