Peet previews Hull KR

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* Matt Peet has shared his excitement ahead of Friday night’s top of the table clash against Hull KR.

* Peet: “The players are excited so we want to tap into what excites them and how that can bring our performance to another level.”

* Don’t miss out! Secure your tickets for the highly anticipated fixture online HERE.

MATT PEET HAS SHARED HIS EXCITEMENT AHEAD OF FRIDAY NIGHT’S TOP OF THE TABLE CLASH AGAINST HULL KR.

More than 15,000 tickets have already been sold for the highly anticipated Betfred Super League Round 25 battle which sees two sides level on points meet at The Brick Community Stadium.

Looking ahead to the match, Peet said: “I’m excited and certainly looking forward to Friday night. Playing in front of an electric atmosphere in what hopefully is a full stadium is what you want and what Super League deserves. It certainly brings the best out of the players.”

On emotions ahead of the clash, Peet said: “In some aspects you’ve just to keep trying to learn and improve from last week’s performance whilst preparing for the game ahead. The players are excited so we want to tap into what excites them and how that can bring our performance to another level. It’s about finding the balance.”

On facing Hull KR, who sit top of the table on points difference, Peet said: “They deserve all the credit they’re getting. They’ve been really consistent, they’ve been excellent both sides of the ball and they’ve been good to watch. They’ve worked hard on and off the pitch to earn what they’re enjoying.”

On the League Leaders’ Shield, Peet said: “It’s a great indicator of consistency, depth in squad and quality of preparation. It’s still an unbelievable achievement and whichever team wins it will be really proud. Those that don’t, their attention will quickly shift to the play-offs.”

Speaking on the remaining matches, Peet said: “The business end is what we work for and now we’re entering the last and most exciting stage. Everything you do from pre-season and throughout the year is all done for these big games.”

On improvements, Peet said: “We just want to play better than what we have been doing as we don’t feel like we’ve shown the best of us for a little bit. I can see some positive signs in our momentum building and our confidence growing, so we are just hoping to take another positive step in the right direction.”

Praising his squad, Peet said: “I’m proud of the whole squad. We’ve had individuals who have had to step in earlier or more often than we might have predicted and now we’re all better with that experience. One of the up sides to having players missing is that you get to learn about the next crop – our squad looks so much thicker now those lads have proved themselves at this level.”

Tickets for Friday night’s top of the table clash against Hull KR are available to purchase now from The Brick Community Stadium Ticket Office or online HERE.

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Match Preview: Hull KR

IN ASSOCIATION WITH DAVANTI TYRES, HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW AHEAD OF OUR BETFRED SUPER LEAGUE ROUND 25 CLASH AGAINST HULL KR.

More than 16,000 supporters will be in attendance at The Brick Community Stadium on Friday night as the Warriors host Hull KR in a hugely anticipated top of the table clash.

Squad News

Matt Peet has made two changes to his squad as Harry Smith and Liam Farrell replace Jacob Douglas and Kian McDermott.

Wigan squad for Hull KR:

1 Jai Field
2 Abbas Miski
3 Adam Keighran
4 Jake Wardle
5 Liam Marshall
6 Bevan French
7 Harry Smit
8 Ethan Havard
10 Liam Byrne
12 Liam Farrell
13 Kaide Ellis
15 Patrick Mago
16 Luke Thompson
17 Kruise Leeming
19 Tyler Dupree
20 Harvie Hill
21 Junior Nsemba
22 Sam Walters
26 Zach Eckersley
27 Tom Forber
30 Jack Farrimond

Opposition

Hull KR head coach Willie Peters has named his squad to face the Warriors as James Batchelor returns from suspension to replace George King.

Head Coach, Willie Peters has named his 21-man squad for RD25 against Wigan

1 Peta Hiku
2 Niall Evalds
3 Tom Opacic
4 Oliver Gildart
5 Ryan Hall
7 Mikey Lewis
8 Sauaso Sau
9 Jez Litten
11 Dean Hadley
12 James Batchelor
13 Elliot Minchella
14 Matt Parcell
15 Sam Luckley
16 Jai Whitebread
17 Matty Storton
20 Kelepi Tanganoa
27 Tyrone May
35 Joe Burgess
36 Jack Broadbent
37 Jack Brown
38 Danny Richardson


Previous Meetings

The Warriors have won 15 of their last 16 Super League home matches against Hull KR.

Last 10 meetings:

Hull KR 6, Wigan 38 (CCSF, 18/5/24) (at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster)
Hull KR 26, Wigan 10 (SLR9, 26/4/24)
Wigan 42, Hull KR 12 (SLSF, 7/10/23)
Wigan 64, Hull KR 6 (SLR21, 4/8/23)
Hull KR 11, Wigan 10 (aet) (CCSF, 23/7/23) (at Headingley, Leeds)
Hull KR 22, Wigan 26 (aet) (SLR13, 25/5/23)
Hull KR 27, Wigan 18 (SLR1, 18/2/23)
Hull KR 38, Wigan 28 (SLR26, 29/8/22)
Wigan 46, Hull KR 4 (SLR21, 28/7/22)
Hull KR 10, Wigan 24 (SLR1, 11/2/22)
Super League Summary:

Wigan wins: 27
Hull KR wins: 12
Draws: 1

Coaches Quotes

Matt Peet shared his excitement with press on Tuesday afternoon at Robin Park Arena.

Peet said: “I’m excited and certainly looking forward to Friday night. The players are also excited so we want to tap into what excites them and how that can bring our performance to another level. It’s about finding the balance.”

Read Peet’s quotes in full HERE.

Tickets

Tickets are selling fast for Friday night’s showdown against Hull KR, with the Heatable South Stand already confirmed as a sell out.

Supporters can purchase tickets in the East and West Stand online HERE, over the phone on 01942 311111, or in person from The Brick Community Stadium Ticket Office right up until kick off.

Full ticketing information can be found HERE.

Please read our mobile and digital ticketing FAQs HERE ahead of entry to The Brick Community Stadium.

Fan Village

Our Robin Park Arena Fan Village is the perfect place to soak up all the pre-match atmosphere from 6pm with live music and face painting as well as food and drinks available from our two on-site bars.

Our next two exclusive Wigan Warriors player cards will be available to collect from inside the Fan Village. Please note that a maximum of one player card will be distributed per person, with cards located on all bars inside the Fan Village as well as our Robin Park Arena Club Store.

The Fan Village will be open post-match. Please note that The Brick Community Stadium car parks will close at midnight.

Kit Check

The Warriors will play in their charity third shirt on Friday night as The Brick takeover the fixture – more information on the kit is available HERE.

Not got yours? All our 2024 Kappa match and training wear is available to purchase in-store and online HERE.

Match Officials

Jack Smith has been selected as the referee to take charge, whilst Ben Thaler has been chosen as the video referee.

How to Follow

Listen Live

Listen to free audio commentary of Wigan Warriors v Hull KR from 7:50pm via our Mixlr page HERE. Alternatively, you can simply use the pop out player below:

WiganTV is on Mixlr

Social Media:

As an alternative to following the game, Wigan fans can keep up-to-date with every piece of the action via our social media channels and website:

X (@WiganWarriorsRL) – live game updates and reaction at the final hooter.
Instagram (@wiganwarriorsrl) – behind-the-scenes action, both before and after kick-off.
Facebook (Wigan Warriors) – live matchday information and reaction.
Website (www.wiganwarriors.com) – post-match reaction including match report, and head coach and players reaction.

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Wigan's Matt Peet paints pretty picture of Hull KR but plots taking top spot in 'unbelievable achievement'


Wigan boss Matt Peet believes that Friday night's crucial Betfred Super League showdown against Hull KR marks the latest stage of an emergent rivalry between the two clubs that could define the domestic game for years to come.

Pole position in the fight for the League Leaders' Shield - and with it a theoretically more favourable home semi-final in the play-offs - is at stake when the current top two clubs clash at the Brick Community Stadium.

Rovers, who have barely looked back since the agony of last year's golden point Challenge Cup final defeat to Leigh, hold the advantage on points difference but know a win is imperative to their title hopes, with Peet's men facing two further home games to round off the regular campaign.

Peet, whose side's return to form was bolstered by the return of talismanic half-back Bevan French in last week's gutsy win at Catalans, is relishing the prospect of trying to make Rovers' route to what would be their first Grand Final more difficult.

"I think Hull KR have been really consistent and very good to watch," said Peet. "They've worked hard on and off the field to get the success that they're enjoying, and everybody can see they are going to be competing for honours not just this season, but for a long time to come.

"I think it's good for the game, the more clubs you can add to the competition. But for me they are not a new face, because we've played Hull KR in a few semi-finals and they were in the final recently. I think they're further down the line than that."

Peet is adamant that finishing the regular season in top spot is a worthy target in itself, even though attention quickly turns to the route to the Grand Final.

He added: "At this point in time people want to win the League Leaders' Shield. It's a great indicator of your consistency, of the depth of your squad, the quality of your preparations.

"Winning the Grand Final is more about peaking at the right time. Quite simply the reason it (the League Leaders' Shield) doesn't get more emphasis is that it's not the end of the year. But it's still an unbelievable achievement and the team that wins it will be really proud."

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