Hull KR v Leigh Centurions: Qualifiers preview
Last Updated: 03/09/16 2:24pm
Hull KR skipper Chris Clarkson says the Robins must get off to a good start if they are to end Leigh's 16-game unbeaten run when the two teams meet on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.
Leigh come into the clash at the Lightstream Stadium in rich form, having won their first three Qualifier fixtures on the back of a Championship season that ended with a 13-game winning streak.
While Clarkson concedes Leigh deserve to come into Saturday's game riding high, the 26-year-old believes Hull KR will be able to withstand the challenge from the Centurions.
"They're confident and why not? They can be, they've had a good season in the Championship and they've started really well in the Qualifiers," said Clarkson.
"They're used to winning and we've got to go out there and do a really good job on them. They're going to start fast and we need to do the same.
"Leigh have got a big pack and some experienced players but so do we. We know a bit more about what to expect from them compared to some Championship sides.
"They can spring some surprises but they play like a Super League team, they've got the calibre of player that's used to this level and they won't be daunted by the occasion."
Hull KR boss James Webster has opted not to make any changes to the 19-man squad that secured a 29-12 victory over Salford a fortnight ago, as Clarkson, Josh Mantellato and Kieran Dixon are all included.
Hull KR: Mitch Allgood, Maurice Blair, Chris Clarkson, Ben Cockayne, Kieran Dixon, James Donaldson, James Greenwood, Albert Kelly, Kevin Larroyer, George Lawler, Shaun Lunt, Josh Mantellato, Matty Marsh, Thomas Minns, Robbie Mulhern, Ken Sio, Iain Thornley, Dane Tilse, Adam Walker.
Leigh Centurions: Mitch Brown, Travis Burns, Matty Dawson, Andrew Dixon, Josh Drinkwater, Harrison Hansen, Micky Higham, Adam Higson, Gareth Hock, Liam Hood, Sam Hopkins, Reni Maitua, Gregg McNally, Fuifui Moimoi, Cory Paterson, Martyn Ridyard, Danny Tickle, Dayne Weston, Greg Worthington.
