Wakefield Trinity Land Wetherby Whaler With Big Win Over the : Mon Dec 26, 2022 1:21 pm
Wakefield Trinity Land Wetherby Whaler With Big Win Over the Rhinos
Despite freezing temperatures overnight, the undersoil heating at Emerald Headingley ensured that the traditional Boxing Day game between the Leeds Rhinos and Wakefield Trinity was never in doubt and a crowd still stuffed with Christmas treats, and some nursing slightly sore heads, made their way into the ground. Leeds’ squad included new signings Justin Sangare, Derrell Olpherts, and James McDonnell and whilst there is a welcome return from injury for Morgan Gannon and Tom Holroyd, who all missed the end of last season on the side-lines. It was also a strong Wakefield side named by new coach Mike Applegarth with a good mix of senior players and those looking to break into the first team ahead of the 2023 season including two new signings, Renouf Atoni and Morgan Smith. The Rhinos have won three quarters of the Boxing Day challenges against Wakefield, including last year when Leeds win by 34-6. READ MORE ON THIS STORY... |
Wakefield Trinity Land Wetherby Whaler With Big Win Over the Rhinos
Despite freezing temperatures overnight, the undersoil heating at Emerald Headingley ensured that the traditional Boxing Day game between the Leeds Rhinos and Wakefield Trinity was never in doubt and a crowd still stuffed with Christmas treats, and some nursing slightly sore heads, made their way into the ground. Leeds’ squad included new signings Justin Sangare, Derrell Olpherts, and James McDonnell and whilst there is a welcome return from injury for Morgan Gannon and Tom Holroyd, who all missed the end of last season on the side-lines. It was also a strong Wakefield side named by new coach Mike Applegarth with a good mix of senior players and those looking to break into the first team ahead of the 2023 season including two new signings, Renouf Atoni and Morgan Smith. The Rhinos have won three quarters of the Boxing Day challenges against Wakefield, including last year when Leeds win by 34-6. READ MORE ON THIS STORY... |
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