Warrington Wolves Head Coach Sam Burgess Confident Young Squad Will Bounce Back After Challenge Cup Final Defeat
Warrington, [Date]: Warrington Wolves head coach Sam Burgess has vowed that his young side will be better equipped for their next final appearance, following a comprehensive 18-8 defeat against Wigan Warriors in the 2024 Challenge Cup showpiece.
The Warriors, who extended their record as the most successful club in the history of the competition with a 21st title, were dominant throughout the game at Wembley. Tries from Zach Eckersley, Bevan French, and Liam Farrell proved the difference, as Warrington’s only response came through Australian full-back Matt Dufty.
“We’ve got a young squad and there were 12 players there tonight that have never played in a final,” the 35-year-old explained. “You’d like to think they’re going to be better next time.”
The Wolves currently sit fourth in the Super League table, just two points behind leaders St Helens and Wigan. Burgess insists that this defeat will not shake his side’s confidence, stating, “It’s only going to make us better in the long run.”
“Like them, it’s my first final as a coach. I look at myself, where I can get better, where I can improve and how I can get them better prepared. That’ll be part of my own development.”
With plenty of the season still to play, the Warrington boss is confident that his young squad will continue to grow and learn from this experience, as they aim to challenge for more silverware in the future. Rugby league enthusiasts can look forward to seeing how the Wolves respond to this setback, as they seek to maintain their push for a top-two finish in the Super League.
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