'Don't let tonight rattle you': Daryl Powell's message to Wakefield Trinity after Hull KR loss

Wakefield's play-off hopes have taken a hit following three defeats during a tough run of fixtures against top-four opposition.

However, Powell saw enough at Craven Park to leave him encouraged for the business end of the season with a healthier squad.

"We were a little bit off at the start of the second half but I thought our attitude overall was great," said the Trinity boss, who saw Jake Trueman leave the field with a shoulder injury.

"I thought we had a real dig in the first half. There wasn't much between the teams.

"The four-week period we've just had caught up with us a little bit with the number of players we have had out injured.

“The next period is a crucial one for us and I don’t want us to blow up. I'm stressing to the boys, 'Don't let tonight rattle you'.

"Hull KR were a little bit rattled in the first half."

Rovers pulled away after the interval to complete their 15th win in 16 games, making it their best-ever start to a league campaign.

Willie Peters has told his team to savour the achievement after stretching their lead at the top of Super League to six points.

"We talk about milestones and celebrating them along the way," he said.

"At the start of the year, I told the players this team could leave a legacy to stand for some time. It’s important the players enjoy what they have done.

"We earnt the win against a very good team. They will be fighting for that top six at the back end of the year."