Warrington's young side beats Toulouse to seal third
Warrington Wolves sealed third place in Super League with a 26-14 win over Toulouse Olympique at home.
The victory came on Friday, 11 September at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. It was Round 27, the final round of the regular season, and Warrington needed a win to wrap up third spot. They got it. Sky Sports
Warrington did it with a youthful side, according to the club. The Wire trusted young players for a game with real pressure attached. They handled it well. Warrington Wolves
The tries were shared around. Alfas Lindop scored twice, with Josh Smith, Webster and Wood also crossing. Crossing means grounding the ball over the try-line, worth four points in rugby league. Hayes added two goals, kicks through the posts worth two points each. BBC Sport
Toulouse stayed in the fight to the end. The French side kept the score at 26-14 and never let the night drift. For newcomers, that matters in league. Field position and completions build pressure, and Warrington had to earn every metre.
The reward is a home eliminator. As third-place finishers, Warrington will face sixth-placed Hull KR in the opening weekend of the play-offs. An eliminator is simple. Win and stay in. Lose and go out.
The play-offs begin on Friday September 18, live on Sky Sports. That gives Warrington a home crowd behind them for the first sudden-death test. Sky Sports
What makes this stand out is the age of the team. Young players often fade late in a season. Legs get heavy. Decisions get rushed. This group finished fast and locked up third.
