Frustrated coach Craig Lingard admitted lack of quality and a cutting edge was Castleford Tigers’ downfall in their 26-6 home defeat by Leeds Rhinos.
It was Tigers’ sixth loss in as many Betfred Super League games this season and came after they had dominated a scoreless opening 40 minutes. “I thought the way we played in the first half was really good in respect of our defensive work, how we controlled the ball and got repeat sets,” Lingard said. “We just lacked a bit of quality and cutting edge and take your hat off to Leeds, they defended their goalline really well.
One thing we talked about this week in training was adding that bit of execution to our play. I think that was highlighted again. Had we scored in that first half it might have been a different story, but we didn’t so we have got to be better.” Lingard was pleased with his starting props Liam Watts and George Lawler and felt hooker Paul McShane and loose-forward Joe Westerman “led us really well”.
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