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Hull KR Dominate Understrength Wigan 62-4 in Challenge Cup Final Rehearsal

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Mikey Lewis tore apart Wigan's youthful defense with an 18-minute hat-trick as Hull KR demolished an understrength Warriors side 62-4 at Craven Park. The Robins ran in 11 tries against just one Wigan response, with Lewis completing his treble before halftime as the home side built a commanding 42-0 lead.

Wigan coach Matt Peet rested virtually his entire senior squad, fielding 10 debutants and retaining only three players from their previous match against Leeds. This experimental lineup struggled against a near-full-strength Hull KR, who made just three changes themselves. The gulf in experience proved overwhelming as Rovers scored freely throughout the contest.

Dean Hadley's late withdrawal with a suspected hamstring injury gives Hull KR a fitness concern ahead of next week's Challenge Cup final rematch at Wembley. Despite the emphatic scoreline, this result provides limited insight into how the May 30 final will unfold given the contrasting team selections.

The victory moves Hull KR into strong form for their Wembley showdown, while Wigan's young players gained valuable experience against top-flight opposition.