2019 Rugby League Challenge Cup – Hull KR vs Warrington Wolves Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Hull KR vs Warrington Wolves taking place? Friday 31st May, 19:35
Where is Hull KR vs Warrington Wolves taking place? KCOM Craven Park
What channel is Hull KR vs Warrington Wolves on in the UK? Sky Sports Arena
Where can I stream the match in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via Sky Go
Where can I get tickets for Hull KR vs Warrington Wolves?
Hull KR – https://www.tickethour.co.uk/hkr-ww/showProductList.html
Warrington Wolves – https://shop.warringtonwolves.com/match-tickets.aspx
THE TEAM NEWS
HULL KR
Head Coach: Tim Sheens
Squad: Addy, Atkin, Crooks, Dagger, Drinkwater, Garbutt, Hall, Harrison, Hauraki, Keinhorst, Lannon, Lawler, Linnett, Lunt, Maria, Masoe, McGuire, Mulhern, Shaw
Unavailable: Adam Quinlan, James Greenwood, Tommy Lee, Joel Tomkins
- Hull KR ended their losing streak as they produced a solid display to beat Salford at Magic Weekend for their first win in six league games and will now look to progress to their first Challenge Cup semi-final since 2015.
- Rovers will be without captain Joel Tomkins after he was handed a one-match ban for a dangerous contact charge against Salford with his appeal against that suspension also thrown out by the RFL.
- Youngster Owen Harrison comes into the 19-man squad in place of Tomkins with Tim Sheens possessing several options to alter his side with Ryan Lannon and Will Dagger also pushing for inclusion.
WARRINGTON WOLVES
Head Coach: Steve Price
Squad: Akauola, Austin, Charnley, D. Clark, J. Clark, Cooper, Currie, Davis, Goodwin, Hill, Hughes, King, Lineham, Livett, Mamo, Murdoch-Masila, Patton, Philbin, Walker
Unavailable: Kevin Brown, Stefan Ratchford, Ryan Atkins, Ben Westwood
- Warrington proved too good for Wigan at Magic Weekend as the Wolves got back to winning ways following a shock loss to Hull FC and will now turn their attention to returning to Wembley.
- The Wolves were beaten finalists last season when they lost to Catalans Dragons but will be keen to earn a shot at redemption for that and will head to Hull KR to attempt to claim a semi-final spot with the same 19-man squad from last week’s win.
- Warrington went with Jake Mamo in place of the injured Stefan Ratchford at fullback and he will retain that position moving forward after a solid display with winger Tom Lineham also making his return from injury last week.
THE PREDICTION
Hull KR got the better of Salford last week but face a much tougher test here if they are to progress to the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup. They face a Warrington side that hammered them in April and whilst Rovers are almost back to full strength, Warrington should have too much. The Wolves can be devastating on their day and may find some gaps in the Rovers defence, as they did on Easter Monday when they ran in 54 points on this pitch. Rovers looked much better last week but it might not be enough to knock off Warrington who will fancy their chances of claiming at least one piece of silverware this year.
