Super League is only just two (and a sixth rounds) old and we're now starting to see the unpredictability that we've been craving.Bradford and Leeds apart who currently lead the table, the Super League has somewhat of an unfamiliar appearance.
New boys Hull KR currently boast one of only three 100% records after wins over Wakefield and Huddersfield. Harlequins and Wakefield currently occupy unfamiliar positions in the top six and Wigan have been reacquainted with a play-off position.
At the other end of the scale, St Helens are struggling with just two points from six, despite playing three sides with wouldn't be expected to challenge and elsewhere, expected front runners Hull FC have just a solitary point to their name, being involved in one of the two draws seen already this season. So far, only Huddersfield Giants are yet to register a league point in three outings.
Whether this competitiveness will last is questionable. With the majority of Super League pitches, including that in the south of France currently resembling quagmire's, handling and kicking skills are hampered and the fleet-footed runners quickly find themselves bogged down. When the summer hits I'd fully expect the strong to feed amongst the weak, but for the time-being at least, this competitive edge will hopefully draw in the crowds.
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The Gilbert Brutus pitch ain't a quagmire. It was highly praised by Brian Noble, just that it was under half a foot of standing water.....
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