Wakefield Trinity hosted St Helens in Round Three of Super League and here’s our verdict on how it all unfolded.
St Helens kept their unbeaten record going as they won 26-6 in quite comfortable circumstances with the Red Vee’s attack firing once again.
Wakefield made too many errors and were perhaps unlucky with a couple of the Saints’ trys, however, Paul Wellens’ men will march on to face Hull KR in a battle of the undefeated in Round Four.
Trinity saw some power return as Renouf Atoni made his first appearance of the season whilst Liam Hood was back at hooker after missing last week’s loss to Hull KR. Jake Trueman also returned after falling ill last week.
St Helens made just one change with Morgan Knowles missing out due to a HIA and that saw James Bell move onto the bench with Jake Wingfield earning the starting at loose forward.
Here’s our verdict on the game.
St Helens come through Wakefield Trinity test in style
Pulling away in the second half 💪
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St Helens hadn’t really been tested this season but Wakefield posed a completely different test and that respect was evident when Saints opted for two just four minutes in, rather than taking a fresh set at the Trinity try line.
It took them almost 15 minutes to get back to such good ball territory but when they did they scored, somewhat fortunately, as Jon Bennison’s (questionably forward) offload was kicked forward by Curtis Sironen in his attempt to scoop it up, only for Jack Welsby to then ground the ball and make it 8-0.
Wakefield hit back through Isaiah Vagana as Trinity capitalised on a Harry Robertson knock on close to his own line, however, the youngster responded minutes later when he collected a Tom Johnstone knock-on to run 60 metres to score his fifth of the season. On the eve of half-time, Matty Storton was adjudged to have blocked James Bell which granted Saints a penalty in front of the sticks to head into the sheds 14-6 up.
After a physical first 15 minutes of the second half, a quick play the ball from Saints saw Tristan Sailor break through and set up Daryl Clark with the hooker darting under the sticks to make it 20-6.
Kyle Feldt then showed the elite skill that made him one of the NRL’s best as he scored brilliantly in the corner after a Jack Welsby cut-out pass to put the game beyond Wakefield’s reach at 26-6.
Good day for
St Helens had been questioned despite the huge wins given the opposition they faced. In Wakefield, they faced a disciplined team full of confidence but Saints won with relative ease. More important is the fact they’re winning through good attack, something that has certainly taken a step forward under Lee Briers’ coaching.
Bad day for
Tom Johnstone dropped a number of passes that could create key chances with one of those being the ball that Harry Robertson pounced on to put Saints 12-6 up.
Star man
Harry Robertson made an error for Wakefield’s try but he certainly made up for it with a very strong performance in attack. The young full-back has slotted in brilliantly at centre and looks to have made that position his own now.
Teams
Wakefield Trinity XIII: Max Jowitt; Lachlan Walmsley, Oli Pratt, Corey Hall, Tom Johnstone; Jake Trueman, Mason Lino; Mike McMeeken, Liam Hood, Caleb Hamlin-Uele; Isaiah Vagana, Matty Storton, Jay Pitts
Interchanges: Oliver Russell, Thomas Doyle, Renouf Atoni, Jack Croft
St Helens XIII: Jack Welsby; Kyle Feldt, Harry Robertson, Mark Percival, Jon Bennison; Tristan Sailor, Jonny Lomax; Alex Walmsley, Daryl Clark, Matty Lees; Curtis Sironen, Joe Batchelor, Jake Wingfield
Interchanges: James Bell, Matt Whitley, Agnatius Paasi, George Delaney
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