Wigan next for Rovers
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Featherstone's reward for their impressive Carnegie Challenge Cup win over Castleford is a fifth round home tie against holders Wigan.
Rovers are into the last 16 after an exhilarating 23-16 home win over the Tigers but they will know their chances of progressing further are slim after they were handed a tough game against the Warriors. Coach Daryl Powell was delighted with the draw believes his side do stand a chance in the tie. "Being at home, it's a fantastic draw for us," said Powell. "It's a tough draw - they're an outstanding team full of quality individuals - but I thought we handled one of the better players in the competition in Rangi Chase pretty well and we'll try to come up with a plan deal with Sam Tomkins. "I'm glad we're at home. We know it's a tough challenge for us but we're excited by it." Elsewhere in Monday's draw, Warrington take on financially-stricken Bradford Bulls, while last year's beaten finalists Leeds meet Salford. Full draw: Leigh v Halifax Oldham v St Helens Warrington v Bradford Catalan v Sheffield Salford v Leeds Featherstone v Wigan Huddersfield v Swinton Batley v London Ties to be played weekend of April 27-29.


