Huge Challenge Cup Final team news

For the first time since 1986, Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors, Warrington Wolves and St Helens all failed to make it to Wembley for the Challenge Cup Final creating a once in a generation final between Leigh Leopards and Hull KR.

The Robins defeated Wigan at Headingley in a great semi-final to book their place in today’s final needing a golden point Brad Schneider drop goal to defeat the 12 man Warriors after Joe Shorrocks’ red card.

The Robins are looking to right the wrongs of their last Wembley trip in 2015 when they suffered a record breaking 50-0 defeat to Leeds.

They are chasing their first major trophy since 1985 and a first Challenge Cup since 1980.

As for their opponents Leigh, their wait has lasted since 1971. That say they pulled off a famous win over Leeds.

They were in the Championship a year ago and won the 1895 Cup Final. They were also called the Leigh Centurions.

One rebrand later and Leigh are third in the league and battling for the Challenge Cup trophy.

It’s set to be a great final and now team news is now in.

Hull KR had a big call to make on two time cup winner Ryan Hall who won the Lance Todd trophy in 2014.

He has been injured since the semi-final and the question was would the Robins risk him.

Meanwhile, there was also a question over where Mikey Lewis would play. Would he start on the bench, at fullback or would either of Schneider and Rowan Milnes be dropped?

That question has been answered with Willie Peters naming Lewis at fullback.

He has also risked Ryan Hall on the wing so there is no Louis Senior.

Jez Litten starts at nine ahead of Matt Parcell. Brad Schneider and Rowan Milnes of course start in the halves with Lewis at fullback.

Elliot Minchella is given the nod at loose forward as many expected. Shaun Kenny-Dowall will captain the side from centre with Tom Opacic on the other side.

Rhys Kennedy and George King start at prop with James Batchelor and Kane Linnett the pair of back rowers.

The bench is made up of Matty Storton, Dean Hadley and Sam Luckley.