BY JOHN DAVIDSON
Huddersfield Giants coach Ian Watson praised his under-pressure side after they defeated Castleford 20-4 to snap a four-game losing run.
Huddersfield dominated the Tigers at the John Smith’s Stadium, taking a 10-4 lead in the first half before Innes Senior and Kevin Naiqama’s second half tries sealed their win.
The Giants had won just one game from their past six fixtures heading into this contest, with pressure rising on the west Yorkshire side.
But Huddersfield started the match positively and never looked like losing after building a 10-0 buffer early.
“It was miles better from us,” Watson said.
“It looked more like us, that’s what we’ve been speaking about as a group. It was a really good team performance. We started playing well from minute 0.
“We were playing right into the teeth of them, asking a few questions.
“Overall, it was pleasing. We would have loved to put on a few more tries at the end but I’d rather win 20-4 every week then be in a game and lose 42-40.”
Watson hailed the display of half-back Jake Connor, who landed four from five with the boot.
“I thought he was really good, he played smart,” he said.
“He played tough when he needed to, and smart when he needed to. Jake’s building, he’s getting there.
“Jake wasn’t just for this year, he’s for going forward and for a team that can compete for a long time.”
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