The amount of work required to get to the Super League Grand Final, on and off the pitch, is not lost on Hull KR captain Elliot Minchella.
Minchella has been with the Robins for five years, joining from hometown club Bradford Bulls in 2020 as his career took off after leaving Leeds Rhinos in 2015.
In that time he has seen the club finish bottom of the table and reach the final of the Challenge Cup, and they will now compete for the Super League title when they face Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford on Saturday. live on Sky Sports.
Minchella’s journey to become the first Hull KR captain to lead his team to the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ has become more strained in recent weeks after he missed the shock semi-final against Warrington Wolves after being banned for dangerous driving. intercept.
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Minchella reflects on his departure from Leeds Rhinos and how he returned to the building site before returning to full-time professional rugby.
He’s counting on his friends to join him in the ‘big dance’ – he’s done it, and now he’s ready to show his gratitude when he steps onto the hallowed turf this weekend.
“I’m confident with my teammates that they’re going to get the job done, but it’s been nerve-wracking to watch,” Minchella said.
“I’m very grateful to him and I’m looking forward to the weekend.
“I’m not a very good spectator. They dig deep, one to 17, so I’m happy with the lads we’ve got another week.
“It’s a great achievement (to be the first Hull KR captain to lead a team out) but I’m not too focused on it.
“Just focus on training this week and then think about it later.”
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Hull KR fans went wild as they reached their first Super League final after beating Warrington Wolves
Before the Grand Final, Hull KR head coach Willie Peters announced that owner Neil Hudgell would be taking the playing group on the club’s journey to understand its rich history and what it has to offer. for this point.
Minchella, aware of what the club has been through, is ready to continue the exponential journey it has been on, focused on continuing to progress towards its goals, starting with the Grand Final victory over Wigan.
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Highlights from the Super League semi-final between Hull KR and Warrington Wolves
“I know the history of the club very well, I’ve been here for five years now and on my journey with the club,” he said.
“This club is on the rise. I’m just playing my part that’s part of me that I can control when called upon.
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Sky Sports’ Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin preview the Super League Grand Final between Wigan Warriors and Hull KR at Old Trafford with a special eye on the exciting clash between Mikey Lewis and Bevan French
“I know the importance of my role in leading the boys, but I will focus on what I can control and that is the focus of the playing group.
“Every year, we’ve built up as a club, not too far.
“We have goals and intentions, building every year, and this year is no different.”
Live Betfred Super League
Saturday, October 12, 5:00 p.m
How to watch
The Super League Grand Final takes place at Old Trafford on Saturday 12 October, live on Sky Sports.
The match will kick off at 6pm, with Sky Sports coverage from 5pm.
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