Castleford 24 Huddersfield 40: Castleford late rally takes the gloss off for Giants

They slipped to a seventh straight loss when falling 40-24 at home to Huddersfield Giants on Saturday.

Yet, when Castleford ran riot at the death, coming back from 40-6 down to score three consecutive tries that stunned their high-flying opponents, there was ample proof of their potential.

“We probably made more clean breaks than we have in a lot of games,” admitted Millward.

“But the composure was lacking and that’s what happens when you are on a losing run.

“The players tried hard in the second half but it’s not about trying hard; we want to turn that into being a more consistent team.

“Huddersfield kicked to build pressure and we are probably kicking to score points and that’s the difference in the wash-up of the game.”

Their opponents also garnered 12 points while Rangi Chase was in the sin-bin for dissent during the first half, further disruption caused by Nathan Massey limping off injured.

Millward explained: “Rangi told me he didn’t swear or do anything but it’s very hard for me to comment when I’ve only heard what he has had to say.

“I think Nathan has a dislocated knee. It’s not a good one for us as he’s been a really consistent performer.

“I think Jake Webster will be out for the season, too.

“We’ll know more in a couple of weeks but whether or not he has an operation (on his knee) I think it will be six months.”

Milward won his fight to have the televised game put back from Friday to Saturday to help his players’ recovery after the busy Easter period but it certainly did not aid their gate.

Bottom-placed Castleford saw one of their lowest Super League attendances in years, worryingly attracting just 3,222 spectators.

The late fixture change, rare sunny weather, the fact it was broadcast live and, perhaps, being Grand National day could all have played their part in such a meagre crowd.

However, given Castleford’s previous low this term was 4,751 against London Broncos it was alarming and shows the size of the task ahead for Steve Gill, who was confirmed as chief executive on the day of the game after a spell in interim charge.

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