Luke Robinson has braced Huddersfield Giants for a backlash from Hull KR following their Las Vegas humbling.

The Robins were hammered 58-6 by Leeds Rhinos at Allegiant Stadium, bringing Willie Peters' side back to earth after their World Club Challenge triumph.

Robinson is expecting the quadruple winners to come out all guns blazing on Sunday.

Asked what he thought he would get from Rovers, the Giants boss replied: "A response.

"They're a fabulous club. What they've achieved over the last 12 months has been phenomenal.

"After the way they performed, I’m expecting the best of Hull KR. We've got to put a performance in."

KR's problems pale in comparison with the issues faced by Huddersfield in the early weeks of the season.

Robinson is without nine frontline players for the round four fixture after seeing Sam Halsall and Zac Woolford join the casualty list.

Luke Robinson is dealing with a familiar injury crisis. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

placeholder image — Luke Robinson is dealing with a familiar injury crisis. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

The Giants have lost all three Super League games so far, increasing the pressure on Robinson.

"I genuinely believe in my own ability and think I'm a good coach," said the 41-year-old, who led Huddersfield to a 10th-place finish in an injury-ravaged 2025 campaign.

"But we as a club have gone through a really difficult period over the last 18 months. I'm the figurehead and it falls on me but we've all had to endure it as a club. I think the longevity of the club will be in a better place for these hard times.

"It's definitely not been an easy task for anyone. The fans are very loyal and understand what we've gone through. I feel for them as much as anyone else."

Hull KR had a night to forget at Allegiant Stadium. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Huddersfield and Rovers head into this weekend's clash as the only winless teams in the competition.

The Robins have faced unprecedented challenges in the opening month of the season but Peters is grateful for the chance to right the wrongs of Vegas at the earliest opportunity.

"To play over there and back up the week after is different to what the NRL do," said the KR head coach.

"It's a good opportunity for us because if you had two weeks off on the back of last week's performance, that's a long, long time. A week can be a long time in rugby league, let alone two.

"We're looking at it as an opportunity to get ourselves back on track with a high-quality performance.

"It's important we deliver a good performance for our fans, especially the ones that went over to Vegas and will be there again at Huddersfield.

"I look at it as a positive."