Huddersfield Daily Examiner

Let’s get the job done says Roberts

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has brought two defeats, 30-0 at Leigh Sports Village in Super League earlier this season and a 48-40 reversal at the same venue in last year’s Middle 8s.

“It should be a good game and it won’t be easy,” said Roberts of the challenge against Leigh.

“We played them in the Middle 8s last season and at their place and in Super League this season and we lost two tough games.

“But we have got them at home this time and, looking towards the top eights, we need to win really.”

Roberts believes that keeping the momentum going after the success against Widnes will hand Huddersfie­ld a fighting chance come the post-season competitio­n.

“We are coming off the back of a good run and we would hope to be able to back up on our home win against Widnes,” said Roberts. “We have been playing well of late to be fair, but we are still looking for improvemen­t.

“We have trained well this week and we have to take that into the game tonight.

“It will be a physical game no doubt as they are always physical contests against Leigh.

“They have got some smart players but we have to keep doing the things we have been doing right in recent matches – and if we do then we should get the win.”

A Super 8s challenge could be difficult as the Giants will be trailing on points, but Roberts feels they still have an impact to make.

“The points difference is there, but it is not that big a gap,” said the 21-year-old.

“All we can do is knuckle down and keep on pushing and be content with ourselves and the way we are playing, and hopefully we can climb up the table.”

And while the Giants have suffered some ups and downs over

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