Trinity are delighted with French win
WAKEFIELD Trinity head coach Chris Chester said his team are full of confidence following the Betfred Super League win at Catalans Dragons.
Ben Jones-Bishop scored a hat trick of tries and Tom Johnstone bagged two as Wakefield won the contest 38-18 in Perpignan.
Chester said afterwards: “I’m really pleased, I thought we were very dominant today straight from the kick-off.
“I thought our forward pack was outstanding and we created a lot of opportunities.
“We were a little bit disappointed not to go in at half time with a few more tries under our belt - I think Tom Johnstone lost the ball twice in try-scoring opportunities but his try just before half-time gave him a bit of a leg up.
“In the second half we came out and were very, very good with the ball, we ran hard and I think defensively we were good in the second half.”
Despite the victory, Chester found room for improvement, adding: “I’m a bit disappointed that we give them a bit of a leg up in the second half and a couple of poor penalties from us gave them some field position.
“That being said, I think we are deserving of the two points, we’ve won four from the last five now and this team is full of confidence.” ■■In-form Hull stand-off Albert Kelly is likely to miss next weekend’s clash with Salford due to personal reasons.
Hull have announced that Kelly has been allowed to return home to Australia on compassionate leave.
A statement from the Black and Whites said Kelly would return next weekend but was “unlikely” to face Salford.
The 26-year-old could stake a legitimate claim for being Super League’s best player so far this season, scoring eight tries in his last five matches after crossing the city from Hull KR. Castleford ................................................. Leeds ........................................................... Hull ............................................................... Salford ........................................................ Wigan .......................................................... Wakefield .................................................. St Helens .................................................. Leigh ............................................................ Catalans Dragons ............................... HUDDERSFIELD ...................................... Widnes ....................................................... Warrington ..............................................