Morrison: We can beat Wigan

Dewsbury coach Glenn Morrison says the Challenge Cup is anyone’s game and his team won’t be there just to make the numbers up against Wigan.

The Rams hosts the Warriors tomorrow in a Cup tie.

Dewsbury Rams go into the game on the back of a 32-28 defeat at Sheffield, a performance which didn’t please Morrison.

“It was very disappointing,” he said.

“I’ve backed the boys all the way through but that wasn’t good enough. I can’t accept what they did in the second half, it wasn’t anywhere near our standards and a few people will pay the price.

“The Cup is anybody’s game. I would have liked to have gone into it with a full-strength side and a team that’s been consistent and gelling well together but in saying that we beat Bradford in the Cup not too long ago with players out, so we know if we perform we can put in an effort and give ourselves a chance.

“We played them two years ago here and for 60 minutes we were right in the game, then fitness took its toll.

“If the boys play to their ability then we’re not just going to be on the field to make the numbers up.”

Wigan are still missing a host of players through injury.

Coach Shaun Wane said: “It’s been very tough with nine to 10 first teamers out but it’s given opportunities to other players, which is pleasing and they have taken their chances and will benefit from the experience.

“We’re going to show Dewsbury the respect they deserve. They’re very well coached, they’re a good team, a big physical team and the pitch is very small which they use to their advantage.

“We’ll be approaching it as we would against any Super League team.”