Sam Burgess Reflects on Warrington Wolves’ Challenge Cup Final Defeat
Warrington Wolves’ head coach Sam Burgess has shared his thoughts after his side’s 18-8 loss to the Wigan Warriors in the prestigious Challenge Cup Final. Despite a promising start, the Wolves were ultimately outmatched by the experience and resilience of the reigning world champions.
“They are the world champions and a great side,” acknowledged Burgess. “They’ve been together a while, they defend for each other so they’re a very good side and they’re very hard to beat. Everyone understands that. They’re a champions side and you got to give them credit, they were brilliant today.”
While the defeat was a tough pill to swallow for the Warrington faithful, Burgess remained positive about the journey his young squad is on.
“I mean, I’m disappointed for the players. You know, they put a lot of effort in getting here, so we just didn’t get our game on tonight. By the time we got into it, it was a bit too late.”
Burgess emphasized that this setback is merely a step forward in the Wolves’ development.
“It’s not a setback whatsoever, it’s a step forward for us, you know. I had 12 players today that never played in the final so next time we get there, I’ve got 12 players that have already played and some experience and felt that emotion and the pressure. So we’re only going to be better for it. I mean today was a win-win for us. We’ve got a young team we’re on our own journey.”
The rugby league community will eagerly await Warrington Wolves’ next challenge as they continue their pursuit of rugby league glory, buoyed by the resilience and potential showcased in their Challenge Cup Final performance.
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