Hull KR head coach Willie Peters has emphasized that his squad must significantly improve if they are to achieve a historic double feat this postseason. The club is targeting not only a back-to-back Super League title but also the distinction of becoming the first side in competition history to secure the championship after finishing sixth in the regular season standings.
Peters addressed the media ahead of the upcoming Super League Eliminators clash against Warrington Wolves. The high-stakes match is scheduled for September 19, with kickoff set for 5:30 pm and live coverage provided by Sky Sports.
The coach acknowledged the magnitude of the task facing his team but remains focused on the requirement to elevate their performance to match the ambition of making rugby league history.
Back-to-back titles would be incredible if they pull it off. Fingers crossed the squad stays fit through September.
Wait, so sixth place gets them into the eliminators? I thought the top four were the only ones who made the playoffs last year?
Can’t wait for the Wolves clash. Warrington will be hungry to end KR’s title dreams at home. Let’s go!
I love the ambition, but do they actually have the defensive grit for this? Last year’s finals were a different beast entirely.
This is a massive undertaking. Historically, no team has ever won from sixth. Peters is playing on the edge of impossible.