Hull KR thrash under-strength Wigan in appalling final rehearsal

• Hull KR 62-4 Wigan

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Hull KR and Wigan took drastically contrasting approaches to prepare for next weekend’s Challenge Cup final: and the result was a disastrous look for Super League and an exhibition of men against boys, with Rovers inflicting a heavy defeat on the Warriors.

While the Robins decided to go practically full strength in anticipation of next Saturday’s Wembley finale between the two sides, Wigan coach Matt Peet opted to do the complete opposite. Wigan rested almost the entirety of the 17-man squad that will walk out in next weekend’s cup final, handing out eight debuts and fielding just three players over the age of 23.