Jonny Bairstow and Tim Bresnan preview Super League Grand Final
Friday 6 October 2017 11:08, UK
England cricketers Jonny Bairstow and Tim Bresnan will be on opposing sides during Saturday's Betfred Super League Grand Final, live on Sky Sports Arena from 5pm.
Bairstow is a big Leeds Rhinos fan while team-mate Bresnan supports Castleford Tigers, who are appearing in their first Grand Final.
Leeds have lost their last eight games against Cas but Bairstow believes the Rhinos' Grand Final experience will serve as a leveller.
"Everyone will be expecting Cas to go out there and win but it's a completely different day," he said.
"Nerves can affect people in some funny ways. Having been there before and come from behind in Grand Finals, it's going to be a fantastic and fascinating evening."
Bresnan, meanwhile, believes Castleford can cope without Zak Hardaker, who has been left of the Tigers' squad for a 'breach of club rules'.
"They've missed a few key players throughout the summer and managed to deal with that," he said. "I think they'll be okay.
"Leeds have been there plenty of times before, they know exactly what they're doing. They've felt that atmosphere.
"It'll be a good test for Cas but if they play the rugby they've played all year, they should come out on top."
Live Super League Grand Final
Bairstow and Bresnan aren't the only sports stars with a keen eye on the Grand Final.
The Brownlee brothers, Alistair and Jonny, are Leeds supporters and hope the Rhinos will send off club legends Danny McGuire and Rob Burrow in style.
