Four players to watch in the Super League semi-finals 2024 as Wigan Warriors, Hull KR, Warrington Wolves, and Leigh Leopards battle for glory; watch Super League live on Sky Sports or stream with NOW
Friday 4 October 2024 09:05, UK
Ahead of the Super League semi-finals 2024, we take a look at the stars from each of the four teams as they vie for a spot in the Grand Final at Old Trafford on October 12...
Appearances in 2024: 18
Tries: 16
Accolades: Grand Final winner (2024), Challenge Cup (2022, 2024), World Club Challenge (2024), Man of Steel (2023), Super League Dream Team (2020, 2022, 2023), Lance Todd Trophy (2024)
The Man of Steel from 2023, Bevan French can score a try out of nothing.
With pace to burn and an eye for space, teams always have to come up with a plan of how they will mark the Wigan man, whose attacking flair is lethal when he is on his game.
French suffered an injury midway through this season but is back and firing for his side, 16 tries under his belt, 14 assists, and looking to score more when he plays in the semi-finals and potentially beyond.
You wouldn't look past him being the star that wins it all for Wigan.
Appearances in 2024: 26
Tries: 19
Accolades: Super League Dream Team (2024)
Hull KR have been firing on all cylinders in 2024 and a lot of that exciting play we have seen has been created through the vision of one player: Mikey Lewis.
Lewis has been simply sensational, his cheeky personality coupled with his exciting runs and creative play making him one of the most intriguing players to watch.
Opposition fans love to hate him and he loves to play into it but his talent allows him to, most of the time, be the one who comes out on top.
Hull KR are looking to become the fifth side ever to win the Grand Final and if they do, it is more than likely that Lewis will have had a career-defining performance.
Appearances in 2024: 27
Tries: 21
Accolades: Super League Dream Team (2024)
Matty Ashton just cannot stop scoring this season! Second in the try-scoring charts for 2024, Ashton has been lethal on the wing with gravity-defying finishes getting his side on top throughout the campaign.
He also has electric pace, meaning he is always a danger on the edge for Sam Burgess' side, combining constantly with his other backs.
His spot in the Super League Dream Team for 2024 is well earned and with his ability to return the ball strong, cover in defence, then also show off his gymnastics skills on the try line, expect him to have his name on the scoresheet in the play-offs.
Appearances in 2024: 17
Tries: 5
Accolades: Challenge Cup (2023)
Edwin Ipape has only played 17 times this season, but there is no denying that his return for the Leigh Leopards at the crunch end of the year is going to be vital if they want to add to their recent successes.
Ipape is huge in defence, overpowering the biggest of players in tackles and putting teams under the pump.
He makes those moves that can change a game, monstering forward for huge metres from dummy half then putting in the big hits in defence that give a team the edge.
With Ipape on the field, the Leopards will always be a much more dangerous prospect.
Warrington Wolves travel to second-placed Hull KR in next week's semi-finals, while Leigh Leopards will be away to League Leaders' Shield winner Wigan Warriors. Both matches are live on Sky Sports+.
The winners from the semi-finals progress to the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford on Saturday October 12, live on Sky Sports.
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