Hull KR boss Willie Peters explains Jared Waerea-Hargreaves omission and Oliver Gildart injury

HULL KR head coach Willie Peters enthused about his side’s performance after they thrashed Salford Red Devils 54-0 at Magic Weekend.

Rovers led 24-0 at half-time and never looked like relinquishing that lead as Willie Peters’ men racked up nine tries.

Peters said: “The players thought it was a little bit scrappy but the positive is we came here to win.

“To keep a team to zero you have to work hard to do that.”

Rovers were without Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, with Peters revealing the hulking forward was rested, whilst Oliver Gildart left the field early with a knee injury.

“Jared was rested, he has had a few minor issues but it was about resting him and giving other guys a chance,” said Peters.

“I’d like to think Tom Davies and Joe Burgess will be back (for the semi-final) and I’m hopeful that Oliver Gildart is alright.

“We will wait and see. We were worried initially but we now hope it’s better than what we thought.”

Peters also gave praise for Noah Booth on his debut, with the winger registering an impressive try.

He said: “I thought Noah Booth was outstanding for a debut game. He will learn so much.

“But in terms of running the ball, he was physical. He is an athletic kid. He hasn’t had a pre-season with us.”