Leeds United supporter Zak Hardaker admits running out at Elland Road in next month’s Challenge Cup semi-final will be a dream come true. Hardaker helped Wigan Warriors into the last four of the famous old competition during Sunday’s 36-6 win at Wakefield Trinity.
The former Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers star grew up in Pontefract in West Yorkshire and is a keen Whites fan. Now he will get to play at their iconic ground as Wigan face sworn enemies and Challenge Cup holders St Helens as part of a triple-header on Saturday, May 7.
“I have been fortunate to play in a number of stadiums around the world but Elland Road has eluded me, so to get the chance to play there in a Challenge Cup semi-final is great,” said 30-year-old Hardaker. “I try and get to Leeds United games as much as I can, but it’s normally quite difficult when we’ve played on a Friday and then have recovery on a Saturday.
