Morgan happy with Rovers
Hull Kingston Rovers coach Justin Morgan was delighted with his side's attitude during their derby win over Hull FC.
Hull had edged 17-16 ahead in a tense engage Super League encounter at the Millennium Magic event in Cardiff with a 74th-minute drop goal but Jake Webster crossed to snatch a 22-17 win.
The scores were locked at 10-10 at half-time and at 16-16 for most of the second half.
Rovers enjoyed a sustained spell of pressure but could not force their way over the line.
Morgan said: "Even though we sucked a lot of petrol out of the tank they lifted their chins off the floor and defended five sets of six.
"To our players’ credit they showed a huge amount of courage and determination.
"We had plenty of ball when we were looking for a few better decisions with ball in hand but we kept our composure for the entire 80 minutes."
Gareth Raynor claimed two tries for Hull and Danny Washbrook also touched down while Rovers scores came from Peter Fox, Daniel Fitzhenry and Chev Walker.
Hull coach Peter Sharp was optimistic despite the defeat leaving Hull 10th in the table with just nine points from their 13 games.
Sharp said: "I think we showed signs we are on the mend and improving. I think we can build some momentum."
Morgan said he would be dedicating his side’s victory to James Webster, the former Rovers captain who was released last week.
Morgan took the decision to let Webster go after the Australian scrum-half was ruled out for the rest of the season.
"James Webster has been an integral part of this club for many years," Morgan said.
"We have massively struggled in the past without him and I dedicate this victory to Webbo and his contribution to this club.
"It was a really difficult decision. Sentiment comes into your thought process but at the same time my remit is to do what is best for the club."
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Morgan happy with Rovers
