IT MAY have ended in defeat but Wakefield's Boxing Day trip to Leeds was otherwise just what Daryl Powell was after.
The coach is leading Trinity into Super League after winning the Championship title last year, and they begin their campaign back at Headingley on February 15.
That is still almost seven weeks away, meaning the pre-season game Already a subscriber? Log in here
This story is FREE for you...
Create a free account to access this article and get more of Total Rugby League's top stories.By submitting your email address you agree for Total Rugby League to send you communication by email