Hard-hitting new chief Willie Peters admits he’s needed to tell some home truths to Hull KR stars.
The Australian gets a first look at his squad in match action when they play in Craig Hall’s testimonial at Featherstone on Friday. Many of their big names like captain Shaun Kenny-Dowall, ex-St Helens full-back Lachlan Coote and England winger Ryan Hall won’t be risked. But plenty of first-team players get a run out - and many with a point to prove.
One-cap England stand-off Jordan Abdull returns after missing eight months with a quad injury and he leads the side in Kenny-Dowall’s absence. But former Bradford forward Matty Storton takes over the captaincy for the second period having had a “heart to heart” with the incoming coach in pre-season.
