Lenagan backs his troops
Published Date:
03 July 2008
Ian Lenagan believes that Wigan have the beating of Leeds tomorrow night.
The Warriors' chairman has urged his players to keep their cool and not to go out at the JJB Stadium hell-bent on a revenge mission.
Lenagan admits Warriors are still smarting after Rhinos knocked them off the Challenge Cup trail in a tight quarter-final clash at Headingley at the end of May.
But he argues that controlled, disciplined rugby is the key to beating the Super League champions whose crown has slipped over the last few weeks.
Prior to beating Castleford 18-12 last weekend, Leeds had suffered consecutive losses at the hands of St Helens and Harlequins, cutting their lead at the top to just two points.
Lenagan said: "Recent results have shown us that Leeds aren't invincible and the 23-16 scoreline when we lost to them in the Challenge Cup earlier this season probably wasn't a fair reflection on how close we got to them that day.
"But tomorrow night's game shouldn't be regarded as a revenge mission for that one defeat.
"We need to be smarter than that and play good, controlled rugby league.
"We have already won at Headingley this year (14-10 in April) and deep down I think we all know that we have the beating of Leeds."
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Last Updated:
03 July 2008 9:01 AM
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Source:
Wigan Evening Post
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Location:
Wigan