Castleford Tigers boss Lee Radford encouraged by performance as he discusses axing senior men

By James O'Brien
Published 26th Feb 2023, 15:58 BST
Updated 26th Feb 2023, 16:06 BST
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Lee Radford feels he has something to work with despite seeing Castleford Tigers fall to a frustrating defeat at home to St Helens.

The Tigers carved out a whole host of clear-cut chances yet had only a penalty try to show for their efforts in a 24-6 loss.

While Castleford were left to reflect on a second loss, defending champions St Helens could celebrate a winning start to the new Super League season a week on from their World Club Challenge heroics in Australia.

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"Credit where credit is due," said Radford. "The reason they've got such a target on their back is because of their ability to stay in arm wrestles and land that sucker punch when that opportunity presents itself.

"In terms of opportunities, I thought we created enough to win two games of rugby. It was incredible to watch.

"That's where we've got to develop and grow as a team. We need to learn how to stay in that fight and arm wrestle. That's the difference and why those fellas have four (Super League) rings on their fingers."