O'Hara eyes play-off berth

Ryan O'Hara
12 April 2012

Crusaders captain Ryan O'Hara is hoping his side can put one foot in the Engage Super League play-offs when they take on St Helens at the Racecourse Ground.

The Wrexham club have moved into pole position for the one remaining top-eight spot after winning four of their past five matches and victory in their penultimate game of the regular season would take them four points clear of Castleford, who host Harlequins on Sunday and take on Saints in their last match.

"At the start of the year we probably would have dreaded playing St Helens but we can't wait to get at them this Saturday," said O'Hara. "We're building something special here in Wrexham and, as a player, you always want to test yourself against the best. St Helens are one of the best sides in Super League."

Brian Noble's men, who are also at home in their final match against Hull KR, would have been in an even stronger position had they been able to hang on for a point in their previous match at Hull last Friday.

A last-gasp penalty condemned them to an 18-16 defeat and sparked a furious reaction from Noble, who is the subject of an investigation by the League.

"Brian has asked us just to concentrate on the St Helens game," said O'Hara. "The end of the Hull game has really got us pumped for Saturday.

"It was pretty shattering actually to lose in that manner. The penalty was a 50/50 call but it has really helped galvanise us for the Saints game.

"It is a huge game, probably our biggest game since the opening game against Leeds back in January.

"I say this every week but this is our biggest game of the season and a packed Racecourse ground will have Wrexham rocking. A victory would all but seal a play-off birth, which will be fantastic for the club, fans and rugby league in Wales."

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