Hull KR's 'mental strength' key for Sandercock after Wigan fight back to win 42-36
Hull KR coach Craig Sandercock admits his side have to be mentally stronger after losing their ninth game this season by 10 points or less.
Rovers’ 42-36 loss to Wigan came after his side had raced into a 26-0 lead, and also held a 32-12 advantage in the second half.
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Hull KR players watch Wigan's final kick at goal at Craven Park yesterday
Their lack of ability to put games to bed has proved costly this season, no more so than yesterday, as Wakefield’s victory over Widnes last night ended their chances of making the top-eight.
Now, Sandercock says learning how to finish to be on the right end of the scoreboard in close games is vital if KR are to progress.
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“We need to be mentally stronger and battle harder under fatigue and when the game is on the line,” Sandercock said.
“When you lose nine games by six points or less it’s disappointing. You’d like to think you could win four or five of them.
“All our kids are gaining from this experience and if they can learn and continue to work hard, they will have good careers ahead of them.”
Most of the damage done to his side came in the closing stages of each half.
Twice before the break they failed to stop the Warriors from scoring, then, in the final 12 minutes of the game, Wigan ran in four more tries to seal the win.
“All week we talked about the last five minutes of halves and we let them get 12 points before the break,” Sandercock said.
“Unfortunately that has been the story of our season and we need to work hard on that during the off-season and get next year off to a good start.
“They capitalised on some errors on tackle one. You can’t make errors against these top sides. We did and we paid the price.
“Our defence was disappointing at times but after 35 minutes I wouldn’t have said that.
“We have come a long way since they beat us pretty easily at their place not too long ago.
“We were disappointed at letting a couple of tries in that we would stop normally.
“I want to look at the positives which bode well for next season.
“We were pretty competitive and I’m very proud of my players because not many teams put 36 points on a team like a fully-fit Wigan.”
Sandercock admits his side were undone in the closing stages as a result of losing winger Dave Hodgson with a hamstring injury that now makes him a doubt for Saturday’s trip to London.
“Dave has torn his hamstring after scoring his try,” he said.
“That was significant because we had to juggle our edge and Wigan exposed us badly.”
Comments
by HullFC2102
Tuesday, September 04 2012, 11:22PM
“abnormalnorm
"difference is that despite losing rovers have been competitive against wigan in both their matches. we are not far away from the pace. at least we didn't have two utter humiliations against wigan, which is funny because hull think they are in the same class as the big boys....."
What small club mentality you have.
You take solace in losing to Wigan twice because your defeats where lighter than FC's.
Your are 10th having won 1 game in 9.
Being hammered twice by Hull.
Losing your best players
This must be what 26+ years of nothing does to it's supporters.
Sad very sad.”
by jezhull
Tuesday, September 04 2012, 8:50PM
“Do the halfwits who post comments about trolls actually know the definition of what an internet troll is?
Look up the meaning you clowns and you might stop posting ridiculous chicken brained comments..........then again ...... maybe not :-)”
by dickydark
Tuesday, September 04 2012, 7:25PM
“saddo cock bless his cotton socks " I am really proud of the boys only just losing some games ,not like others" (dig at Fc) so to him then Rovers have done far better then Fc and Warrington who had over 60 against them by London Broncos.What a sad little man ,who thinks finishing out the eight is something to be proud of”
by FrilliSlamma
Tuesday, September 04 2012, 2:16PM
“FrillySlamma I've just decided to double the value of my house, do you think I should go and draw the money out ? ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha”
by FrillySIamma
Tuesday, September 04 2012, 2:08PM
“dickydark. did hull beat wigan at the KC this year?”
by bridrobin
Tuesday, September 04 2012, 1:43PM
“Led by dickdark, fc*Rickand and Mandy 2012, the Gateshull (est. 1998) trolls have suddenly got visions of grandeur. Once again, they appear to believe they are 'Big Club'.
As usual, it will all end in tears. lol”
by dickydark
Tuesday, September 04 2012, 12:13PM
“Sandercock..."I think we were very competitive out there," he said. "Wigan didn't out-commit us, Wigan didn't try any harder than us and I'm pretty proud of our boys. Not many teams put 36 points on Wigan ....What did Wigan do better then? oh yes I know scored more points like your fans Mr Sandercock you seem to think if you only just get beat then thats good enough ,it may be for you and your fanc but unfortunatly Nearly ,Brave and pround don't get you points...not enough points ...outside the eight ..outside the eight.... failure ..being proud of a side who have failed? only won 4 games more than bottom club? must be really proud”
by abnormalnorm
Tuesday, September 04 2012, 12:01PM
“difference is that despite losing rovers have been competitive against wigan in both their matches. we are not far away from the pace. at least we didn't have two utter humiliations against wigan, which is funny because hull think they are in the same class as the big boys.....”
by Justice
Tuesday, September 04 2012, 10:15AM
“Shunterone its not the so called Drivel that you call the truth irritating its the Chavy club that is Irritating and Embarrassing. Like I said you are just our small neighbours.”
by shunterone
Tuesday, September 04 2012, 10:10AM
“Justice.What isn't true about my post,it is all written by wigan fans on their forum,have a look RL fans wigan and the KR thread,read and enjoy,if you want to be daring have a look at what the wakey fans said the previous match,nothing but praise for us.No doubt you find that irritating as well but the truth does hurt dosen't it.!!”