Featherstone Rovers boss Sean Long on Riley Dean and Challenge Cup tie absence following Warrington Wolves recall
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS went down 22-18 to Halifax Panthers in the Challenge Cup Third Round yesterday at the Millennium Stadium.
Rovers went into the tie as heavy favourites considering they were unbeaten in 2023 after a big win against the Panthers earlier in the season.
However, from the first whistle it was quite obvious that Simon Grix's men