Kristian Woolf: Sione Mata’utia has been our best over the opening rounds
St Helens coach Kristian Woolf has praised Sione Mata’utia as one of his squad’s best players in the opening four rounds of 2022.
Saints remain undefeated in 2022 after inflicting an eight-try demolition on Rovers for a 42-8 victory.
Tommy Makinson scored a hat-trick and added five from eight conversions. Team-mates Lewis Dodd and Sione Mata’utia each grabbed braces and Woolf praised the performances of the trio.
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Kristian Woolf praises squad
“Tommy had an exceptional game,” he said.
“Some of his carries early on really got us on the front foot. He’s always had a terrific ability to find the try-line.
“I thought Sione was terrific. He’s been our best over the opening rounds, he’s been really consistent.
“Sione is doing a great job with and without the ball. He’s in a really good place.
“Lewis has got a great kicking game, he’s getting better and better in how he manages the game.
“I love the way Lewis is backing himself and I love the way he’s defending too. He’s only going to get better.”
Woolf happy with attitude
Woolf was pleased with his side’s attitude, labelling Hull KR a tough place to go to.
“I’m really happy,” Woolf added.
“It’s a tough trip to come on the day, and some tough conditions as well. We had a great attitude as well.
“There was some tough periods early on as well, but we showed great intensity. Overall, I thought our defence was terrific.
“They’ve got a great attitude at the moment, they’re turning up for each other.”
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