Post subject: 2023 Betfred Challenge Cup Sixth Round Draw
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2023 5:41 pm
RLFANS News Hound
International Chairman
Joined: Dec 05 2001 Posts: 0
2023 Betfred Challenge Cup Sixth Round Draw The draw for the sixth round of the 2023 Betfred Challenge Cup took place at the BBC in Salford this evening, as the surviving four clubs from the first five round were joined by the twelve Super League sides in the final sixteen.
After making progress in this weekend´s fifth round ties; York RLFC Knights, Halifax Panthers, Batley Bulldogs and London Broncos were all hoping to pull out one of the top clubs to test themselves against with the hope of a giant killing and progress into the quarter finals.
The draw was made live on the BBC News channel with the balls being drawn by Jodie Cunningham, England Women´s Captain.
2023 Betfred Challenge Cup Sixth Round Draw The draw for the sixth round of the 2023 Betfred Challenge Cup took place at the BBC in Salford this evening, as the surviving four clubs from the first five round were joined by the twelve Super League sides in the final sixteen.
After making progress in this weekend´s fifth round ties; York RLFC Knights, Halifax Panthers, Batley Bulldogs and London Broncos were all hoping to pull out one of the top clubs to test themselves against with the hope of a giant killing and progress into the quarter finals.
The draw was made live on the BBC News channel with the balls being drawn by Jodie Cunningham, England Women´s Captain.
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Post subject: Re: 2023 Betfred Challenge Cup Sixth Round Draw
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2023 5:52 pm
MadDogg
Club Coach
Joined: Feb 21 2005 Posts: 9518 Location: Leeds
Leeds away is winnable but we could do with some bodies back. If Ellis, Cust and Hampshire could make it I'd fancy our chances. Problem is we can't afford any further injuries between now and then but probably unlikely we'll avoid them.
Post subject: Re: 2023 Betfred Challenge Cup Sixth Round Draw
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2023 5:58 pm
NickyKiss
International Board Member
Joined: Nov 08 2004 Posts: 29779 Location: WIGAN
MadDogg wrote:Leeds away is winnable but we could do with some bodies back. If Ellis, Cust and Hampshire could make it I'd fancy our chances. Problem is we can't afford any further injuries between now and then but probably unlikely we'll avoid them.
We’re definitely getting thinner and injuries from now, especially in the forwards, will start to bite but fingers crossed. I’m glad we have the games wider interest at heart in not pulling players out of the England fixture at the weekend and aren’t just looking after number one but it’ll be an extra fixture to get through. I think Hampshire is playing for the reserves at the weekend, so he could potentially free up a forward in Shorrocks.
Post subject: Re: 2023 Betfred Challenge Cup Sixth Round Draw
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:12 pm
MadDogg
Club Coach
Joined: Feb 21 2005 Posts: 9518 Location: Leeds
NickyKiss wrote:We’re definitely getting thinner and injuries from now, especially in the forwards, will start to bite but fingers crossed. I’m glad we have the games wider interest at heart in not pulling players out of the England fixture at the weekend and aren’t just looking after number one but it’ll be an extra fixture to get through. I think Hampshire is playing for the reserves at the weekend, so he could potentially free up a forward in Shorrocks.
Yes I'm hoping Hampshire/Cust to 6, Shorrocks to 13 and Smithies to front row (I can't see any difference between his current loose forward role and a prop forwards role atm). Isa could play through the middle as well.
Post subject: Re: 2023 Betfred Challenge Cup Sixth Round Draw
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:12 pm
WWste
Club Captain
Joined: Aug 02 2019 Posts: 893
We play Leeds the week before. Always seems difficult to want win for the league but not give too much away for the week later. Hopefully with Hampshire back we can play Shorrocks/Cust for the league game and bring a different spine in for the cup game
Post subject: Re: 2023 Betfred Challenge Cup Sixth Round Draw
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:31 pm
NickyKiss
International Board Member
Joined: Nov 08 2004 Posts: 29779 Location: WIGAN
MadDogg wrote:Yes I'm hoping Hampshire/Cust to 6, Shorrocks to 13 and Smithies to front row (I can't see any difference between his current loose forward role and a prop forwards role atm). Isa could play through the middle as well.
Yeah, no issues with that. He’s playing extremely well at the moment Smithies and if we can get Hampshire back, but even more so, Cust back, that would really help us should we need more cover. I did see some pictures of Cust on a bike in the gym, so it seems positive that he’s not on total rest now. The flexibility of the squad does help us.
Post subject: Re: 2023 Betfred Challenge Cup Sixth Round Draw
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:20 pm
NSW
Player Coach
Joined: Aug 28 2006 Posts: 4048
Very tough draw, Leeds seem to have our number in knock out games in recent years.
Looking forward to it!
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