Much has been made about the gap between the Challenge Cup quarter finals and semi finals.
Of course, the format of the competition changed a few years ago with the final being moved from May to Bank Holiday Monday in August.
The rounds, therefore, need to be phased throughout the year. However, this has resulted in a large gap between the final stages, with Wigan boss Brian Noble saying the cup will now take a back seat.
Warrington's Lee Briers scored a thrilling drop goal against Hull KR on Saturday, but who's to say he'll be in anything near that form come August 8 when the Wolves face Wigan.
It also poses problems for those not involved in the competition, as it means a week off in the running to the end of the season. Take Widnes, for example. If they finish in the top two in the Championship (very unlikely as it is), they would have four weeks between games - bye week (league), cup final (no game), bye week (play-offs).
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Challenge Cup fever
Challenge Cup fever
