LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Hull KR's aspirations for securing the top position in the Betfred Super League took a hit as they suffered a 28-12 defeat against an impressive Wakefield at the packed DIY Kitchens Stadium.
With the League Leaders' Shield within reach, Rovers delivered their least impressive performance of the season, allowing Wakefield to surge to a commanding 26-0 lead by half-time. This decisive victory now puts Wakefield on the verge of clinching a play-off spot.
Coach Willie Peters' underperforming Rovers must recover and secure a win against Warrington in their final regular season match at Craven Park to maintain their position at the top as they head into the post-season.
Wakefield, buoyed by the return of Max Jowitt, who contributed a try and kicked 12 points in an exemplary performance, is aware that a victory at bottom-placed Salford on Friday will assure them a spot in the top six during their first year back in the Super League.
From the outset, Rovers were lackluster, with Jake Trueman scoring under the posts after a fortunate deflection to start the match. Only a remarkable tackle by Jack Broadbent thwarted Jayden Myers, while Rovers continued to make numerous errors, allowing Jowitt to add a penalty after the visitors were penalized for an offside.