BRITISH COACHES TRIUMPH
GARRY SCHOFIELD is pleased to see that two British coaches will contest the Betfred Challenge Cup final
WE LL done to Matty Peet and Ian Watson.
I might not have called the Challenge Cup semi-finals correctly, but I’m still pleased at the prospect of a Wigan versus Huddersfield final at Tottenham on May 28 -and a showdown between two bright young British coaches.
Wigan took a bit of a punt on Peet, but so far it’s working out well and, as I’ve often said, bringing in Lee Briers was a great move.
Liam Farrell and John Bateman are playing well, and against St Helens, Cade Cust and Harry Smith also caught my eye, as did the way Wigan refused to panic when their opponents hit back in what was an entertaining game.
A fine performance not only got Wigan back to the Challenge Cup final, but also underlined that Saints won’t have it all their own way in their bid for a fourth straight Super League title.
Huddersfield also have designs on making their mark in the play-offs, but before that, Watto is back in the Challenge Cup Final after taking Salford there two years ago.