Leigh Centurions v. Featherstone Rovers preview

By Matt Lawton
May 16 2003

The Centurions take on Featherstone Rovers in the Quarter Finals of the Arriva Trains Cup at Hilton Park on Sunday, only a week after thrashing the same opposition 50-12 in a National League One encounter.

Despite last week's result, Featherstone will certainly be no pushovers, as has usually be the case whenever they have the Centurions.

Centurions coach Paul Terzis is more than aware of the threat posed by Andy Kelly's side from personal experience, with Terzis' job under a large amount of scrutiny following a poor performance at Featherstone earlier in the season which led to a shock defeat in the Challenge Cup. Featherstone have also proved on their salt when defeating pre-season favourites Salford City Reds at Post Office Road a fortnight ago.

Leigh have injury doubts over centre Phil Kendrick, half back John Duffy and captain Adam Bristow, although they have been boosted by the inclusion of record breaking full back Neil Turley and forward Rob Ball.

Leigh will be looking to push for another victory as they look to continue their good form and their push for their first piece of silverware since winning the Trans-Pennine Cup two seasons ago.