St Helens boss Kristian Woolf heaps praise on duo after Warrington win

St Helens coach Kristian Woolf was full of praise for James Roby and Morgan Knowles after their win over Warrington.

The reigning champions maintained their perfect start to the season as they eased past Warrington 28-2 at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Friday night.

Speaking after the game, Woolf said: “I’m really happy. Warrington obviously came to play and they came with real intensity at the start and got on the front foot a bit.

“We hung in there and as the course of the game went on, we got more and more on top.

“I wouldn’t say it was the prettiest performance – there is a lot more footy in us – but I’m real proud of them. I thought we handled some tricky things, especially in the second half.

“We lost both back-rowers and James Roby and Morgan Knowles both played 80 minutes, those two guys really stood out.

“I thought our defence was outstanding, we worked really hard, particularly in the second half when we were a lot more disciplined. I’m really proud of our work ethic.”

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St Helens are likely to be without back-rowers Sione Mata’utia and Joe Batchelor for next Saturday’s trip to Toulouse.

Kristian Woolf will also check on the fitness of prop Alex Walmsley and Jack Welsby after they left the field with knocks.

Saints sit at the top of the Super League table, having won five from five in 2022. They’ve beaten Catalans, Hull, Wakefield, Hull KR and Warrington this season.

St Helens will welcome back Tonga powerhouse centre Konrad Hurrell next week after he served his one-match suspension in their win over Warrington.

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