Plenty to ponder for Leeds Rhinos coach Richard Agar ahead of Wembley showpiece – Peter Smith

By Peter Smith
Published 14th Oct 2020, 16:45 BST
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NORMALLY A Coral Challenge Cup final is all about which team can handle the atmosphere – this year’s will be won by whoever plays best without one.

Declining attendances at Wembley have been a concern for the Rugby Football League for more than a decade, but at the start of 2020 nobody envisaged a crowd of zero for the 2020 showpiece.

Wembley’s locked gates are a huge shame, particularly for Salford Red Devils’ long-suffering fans, but unique factors will determine who lifts the trophy at around 4.45pm on Saturday.

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After only a two-week build-up, both coaches have had to cope with a midweek match and the looming threat of coronavirus.

Leeds Rhinos head coach Richard Agar with Brad dwyer in training. Picture: Varley Picture Agency.Leeds Rhinos head coach Richard Agar with Brad dwyer in training. Picture: Varley Picture Agency.