Giants are overpowered as Trinity eye play-offs

WINGER Matty Russell helped himself to two of Wakefield’s eight tries as Trinity regained a Betfred Super League playoff spot with a 48-2 victory over hapless Huddersfield.

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Daryl Powell’s side kicked off one point and one place behind sixth-placed Hull FC.

However, Russell’s brace - with the game’s first and last tries - came as Wakefield returned to winning ways after last weekend's 44-2 hiding at champions Wigan.

Indeed, this was the home side's first on-field success since edging a thriller against Leeds Rhinos on July 24,

Their other ‘win’ was a 48-0 triumph over Salford following the Red Devils cancellation of their game on August 17.

Trinity scored three first-half tries against third-bottom Huddersfield to lead 18-2. But they later cut loose to add five more touchdowns.