Round 5 Team of the Week
14 Mar 2022
Champions St Helens boast the last remaining unbeaten record after round 5, whilst Betfred Super League newcomers Toulouse Olympique are the final team to secure an elusive first win in 2022.
Hull FCβs Jake Connor stole the show during the opening match in Round 5. The mercurial Connor was at his devastating best, guiding the Black & Whites to victory with two tries and a try assist against Leeds.
And although it was Connor who stole the headlines on Thursday Night, prop Chris Satae was the lynchpin for Hull FCβs success. His industrious work down the middle β culminating in 196 metres from 19 carries β laid the platform for Connor to shine.
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π 19 carries
π 196 metres
π€ 7 tackle busts
Huge effort from @hullfcofficial's Chris Satae last night π#SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/pWu6dgiVM1
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) March 11, 2022
Wakefield Trinity secured their first two points of the season with a hard-fought win at home to Toulouse. Tom Johnstone continued his impressive start to the new campaign on Friday Night β he ran for 143 metres from 16 carries β and set up the decisive try in acrobatic fashion.
Hooker Liam Hood made a welcome return for Trinity too β he set up a try and burrowed over for one himself, as well as making 30 tackles during a tough 60-minute stint.
Hull KR earned their second win of the year away at Salford on Friday Night. Mikey Lewis was as influential as ever for the Robins, scoring two tries and setting up a try on the night. Lewisβ showmanship was complimented by teammate Frankie Haltonβs no-nonsense work in the back row. Halton has made an impressive start to life in the topflight and put on another hard-working display in Round 5 β 129 metres from 14 carries and 30 tackles is becoming the new normal for the exciting second rower.
Mikey Lewis π€ fantastic chip & chase tries
A piece of brilliance from the magician in @hullkrofficial's win last night β¨π#SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/Yhmr3F5v43
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) March 12, 2022
The St Helens juggernaut continues to roll through Super League and is showing no signs of stopping. Morgan Knowles led a dominant display from the Saints against Warrington on Friday Night β he was a rock in defence and made 37 tackles during an assertive 80-minute outing.
Saints lethal left edge was at its best as well β Tommy Makinson crossing for two well worked tries along with 145 run metres, whilst Mark Percival scored and set up a try, made seven tackle busts and 117 metres from 18 carries.
The 1οΈβ£ remaining unbeaten team in 2022 @Betfred #SuperLeague@Saints1890 ππ₯ pic.twitter.com/cbKErPmB9B
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) March 12, 2022
Ian Watsonβs Huddersfield Giants moved up to second place after a comeback win against Castleford Tigers. Ricky Leutele was the star of the show after his 15-minute hat-trick turned the tide and earned Huddersfield the win. In defeat, Daniel Smith showed up well for Cas β the front rower played a huge 72 minutes for the Tigers, making five tackle busts, 127 metres from 16 carries and 34 tackles.
Trailing 24-18 against the Tigers, @Giantsrl needed a hero πͺ
Step up, Ricky Leutele π#SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/Fmv94mAyOt
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) March 13, 2022
In the final fixture of Round 5, Catalans ended Wiganβs unbeaten start to 2022. Star half-back Mitchell Pearce is starting to make his presence felt in the South of France β Pearce crossed for two tries on Saturday Night and was at his influential best in the halves.
Benjamin Jullien is taking full advantage of his place in the Dragons side after a tough performance on Saturday β Jullien made more tackles than any other Catalans player with 41 tackles, as well as running for 117 metres from 15 carries.
