Humdinger of contest looms

YOU can dress up Friday's showdown in a number of different ways but whichever option you choose, there is little you can do to talk down the significance of Hull KR's trip to Wigan Warriors.

- By MATT SHAW

Sure, the League Leaders’ Shield won't be decided, irrespective of the end result. Ultimately, any further rematch after this one, if there is one, will be more important than the round 22 clash. But nobody can deny that thi: abig match, for both teams, in a number of different ways.

For Hull KR, it’s obvious. They have lost six matches in their last 39, and four of these have been against the Warriors. Wigan have, simply put, had their number in recent outings.