Willie Peters, the coach of Hull KR, unleashed a fiery tirade against his team's performance in Las Vegas, branding it as the worst in his tenure. The team's recent defeat by Leeds Rhinos, just nine days after winning the World Club Challenge, left fans and players alike in shock. With a score of 58-6, the Robins were thoroughly outclassed in every aspect of the game, leaving them with no wins from two games.
Peters' frustration was palpable as he addressed the team's performance in front of a large crowd. "Where do I start?" he asked, emphasizing his disappointment. "Beaten in every area... I feel sorry for the fans who paid hard-earned money to watch that. It's not good enough."
The coach's words were a stark reminder of the team's responsibility to deliver for their supporters. "We need to look at ourselves, starting with me, to understand why we performed like that," he said. "But it brought us back down to earth, and we must act on our words."
Despite the emotional victory from the previous week, Peters refused to use it as an excuse for the recent loss. "No excuses!" he declared. "If we perform poorly and lose, there might be reasons, but that performance is unacceptable. I won't use last week's victory as an excuse because the upcoming challenges will be tougher."
When asked about the worst performance in his tenure, Peters was unequivocal. "Absolutely, it's the worst performance for sure."
However, Peters maintained his players' freedom to enjoy themselves after the game, even in Las Vegas. "They're men, and they make their own decisions," he said. "It's up to them to conduct themselves responsibly. If they want to go out, they can, but they need to behave appropriately."
The coach's emphasis on accountability and personal responsibility sets the tone for the team's future, as they strive to improve and regain their winning streak.
