Warrington Wolves secured a second consecutive Problem Cup closing look with victory over native rivals Leigh Leopards in a pulsating match on the Completely Depraved Stadium.
Edwin Ipape put Leigh forward after simply 49 seconds however tries from Rodrick Tai, Paul Vaughan and Toby King, and the impeccable kicking of Marc Sneyd put Sam Burgess’ aspect in management.
Leigh, who received the 2023 closing, refused to surrender as Tesi Niu went over twice within the second half, however Sneyd’s shrewd drop-goal with the final motion of the primary half stored daylight between the edges, in sweltering circumstances.
Wire, who misplaced to all-conquering Wigan Warriors at Wembley final yr, will face Hull Kingston Rovers within the closing on 7 June.
Leigh have been the shape aspect going into the sport after 5 straight wins had taken them to 3rd in Tremendous League, whereas Warrington had misplaced three of their earlier 4 and have struggled since shedding playmaker George Williams to damage.
They have been boosted by the return of Sneyd after he fractured an eye fixed socket in April, however he was off to a poor begin as his tried kick within the Wolves’ first set of six was charged down by Ipape, who picked up and ran half the size of the sector to complete.
Leigh sought to press residence their benefit however Dufty got here up with a marvellous sort out and ball steal, over the road, on Darnell McIntosh as he caught a Lachlan Lam chip to the nook.
