Willie Peters targets winning feeling as Hull KR return to scene of breakthrough moment

The Robins booked their place in the Challenge Cup final later this month with a commanding 32-12 win over Warrington Wolves, the side they defeated in last year's decider.

That victory not only eased the pain of their 2023 Wembley defeat to Leigh Leopards but laid the foundations for a historic quadruple.

"I've had a bus ride home when you're on the other end and a positive bus ride home," said Peters after watching his team book a May 30 date with Wigan Warriors. "We've just got to focus on that positive feeling.

"That's what kick-started our belief. If we didn't win that game, who knows where we end up off the back of that.

"It gave us the belief that no matter what the game is and what minute it is, you can still win in the last few minutes. That's the mentality we've always wanted."

Rovers are just 80 minutes away from retaining the trophy they won for the first time in 45 years last season.

Bitter rivals Hull FC were the last team to successfully defend the Challenge Cup in 2017.

"To be honest, we're not worried too much about the other side," said Peters. "It's more about us going back-to-back.

"To win a competition is hard to do; to go back-to-back in a competition is extremely hard to do. That's where the next layer of what you're about as a team comes into play.

"The team we're playing have done it a number of times. It's a great opportunity for us to go and show how far we've come as a club, especially off the back of a slow start."

Rovers lost three of their opening four Super League games either side of their World Club Challenge success but have rediscovered their swagger during a seven-match winning run.

Their form will be tested over the next few weeks, culminating in a Wembley meeting with the Warriors.

"No matter when you play Wigan, it's always a difficult and challenging game," said Peters.

"We play them in Super League in two weeks and then we play them again the week after. They'll both be similar games where both teams are highly competitive and full of effort.

"Next week (Saturday) against Leigh is our next Super League game. That's what we're focusing on."

Peters picked from a full-strength squad for the semi-final following Arthur Mourgue's return to fitness.

The French full-back, who has not played since the win over Brisbane Broncos in February, will battle with Jack Broadbent for a Wembley place.

"He looked really sharp but Jack has been great for us and we felt we didn't need to rush that," said Peters.

"Selection headaches are what you want. We're a squad. There are a number of players not playing who certainly help prepare these guys.

"I'll go through my normal process. I'll ask the coaches what they think and will make the final decision. We're usually on the same page.

"It's going to be a difficult one, that's for sure."