POWELL THANKS HIS LUCKY STARS

WAKEFIELD held off a late Huddersfield fightback as they picked up their first victory of the Betfred Super League season.

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Wakefield had built a 14-point cushion by the 65-minute mark, but two late converted tries from George Flanagan ensured the game remained in the balance right until the end.

“There was a little bit of luck - you need that at times,” said Wakefield head coach Dary! Powell. “I don’t think we had a lot last week, so it was handy to have some today.