Wakefield beat Leigh to claim historic last-four spot
Wakefield Trinity reach the Super League semi-finals for the first time in their history with a dominant win over Leigh Leopards.
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Notable Quotes
"We got Emre sent off and it looked like it was going to be a tough challenge, but we had built up a bit of a buffer with how well we started the second half."
— Daryl Powell , Athlete
"A couple of soft tries was exactly what we didn't need – the story of the night."
— Adrian Lam , Athlete
Key People
Adrian Lam is the head coach of Leigh Leopards Rugby League club.
Caius Faatili is a professional rugby player for Wakefield Trinity.
Daryl Powell is the head coach of Wakefield Trinity.
David Armstrong is a professional rugby player for the Leigh Leopards.
Player for Wakefield Trinity.
Innes Senior is a rugby player who scored for Leigh Leopards.
Isaiah Vagana is a player for Wakefield Trinity.
Lachlan Lam is a professional rugby player known for his play as a half-back.
Player for Wakefield Trinity.
Tom Johnstone is a prominent player for Wakefield Trinity.
Player for Wakefield Trinity.
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Wakefield Trinity reach the Super League semi-finals for the first time in their history with a dominant win over Leigh Leopards.
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