'We're a bit busted at the minute physically'

SALFORD HEAD COACH ROWLEY POINTS TO INJURIES AFTER GIANTS DEFEAT

- DAVE CLARK

SALFORD head coach Paul Rowley highlighted his squad's injury troubles after their defeat to Huddersfield Giants on Friday night.

Huddersfield interim coach Luke Robinson, however, hailed his side's "amazing" effort and desire as they ended a four-match Betfred Super League losing run with a 16-8 win over Salford.

Sam Halsall's spectacular try got the Giants back in the game after Joe Mellor had crossed to give the Red Devils the half-time lead against the run of play at the John Smith's Stadium.

Jake Connor kicked six points and Adam Milner went over in the last minute to put the result beyond doubt.

Salford head coach Paul Rowley said his side were struggling with injuries at present.

"Certainly we lacked some punch and we sat on our heels a lot defensively," he said. "We certainly weren't great today.