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Wigan and Warrington prepare for Challenge Cup final

The countdown has begun as Warrington Wolves take on Wigan Warriors in the Challenge Cup final.

The match, hosted at Wembley Stadium, is one of the biggest in the Rugby League calendar, with play set to kick-off at a delayed 3.07pm in a tribute to the late Rob Burrow.

Wigan Warriors, currently second in the league, will be hoping to claim their 21st Challenge Cup and second piece of silverware this season.

Meanwhile, The Wolves are looking to take their 10th Challenge Cup back to Warrington and their first of 2019.

It is expected to be a close encounter with just one point separating the teams when they faced off in the Championship last week.

The Warriors emerged victorious in that encounter, winning 19-18 thanks to tries from Nsemba, Marshall, Leeming and three Keighran conversions.

Wigan head coach Matt Peet says: “The past doesn’t count for nothing.

“The players want to take this opportunity and Warrington will be exactly the same.

“Whether it’s the weekend that just passed or the year just gone, Saturday is the time to start.”

Warrington head coach Sam Burgess says games like this are what you dream of as a child: “I was there as a fan as a child, as a player and in 2013 with England, so I’m looking forward to coaching there. and see how it feels.

“My job is kind of done by the time we get there, it’s more about trying to enjoy the moment and say what I need to say at the right time and hopefully the guys will put in a performance.”

Alongside the men’s final, the Betfred Women’s Challenge Cup Final: Leeds Rhinos v St Helens will kick off at 11.45am.

And at 5.45pm Sheffield Eagles v Wakefield Trinity will play in the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Final.

Following the death of Super League legend Rob Burrow, the league has announced that supporters will be able to pay their respects at the Rugby League Statue outside Wembley Stadium from 9.45am on Saturday morning.

A minute’s silence will also be held before the Betfred Women’s Challenge Cup Final and the Men’s Final.

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