Challenge Cup semi-final draw ball numbers confirmed as Chris Kamara involved
Chris Kamara will conduct the Challenge Cup semi-final draw alongside Jamie Peacock
Broadcasting royalty will help conduct the draw for the Challenge Cup semi-finals after it was confirmed that Chris Kamara MBE will be pulling balls out of the hat this weekend.
The football legend will conduct the draw alongside rugby league icon Jamie Peacock MBE during half-time of the last quarter-final tie between Wakefield Trinity and Wigan Warriors on Sunday afternoon (1pm KO).
Kamara, a Wakefield supporter, made over 600 appearances during his footballing career, representing the likes of Leeds United, Bradford City and Stoke City.
He subsequently moved into the world of broadcasting and became one of the sport’s most popular broadcasters for his time on Soccer Saturday.
He will be joined by Peacock, one of Super League’s all-time greats. He has a distinguished history with the Challenge Cup after winning the competition four times, and playing in seven finals.
The game between Wakefield and Wigan is being shown on BBC One.
This weekend, St Helens, Hull KR and Warrington Wolves have already booked their spots in Sunday’s quarter-final draw.
Saints and the Robins swept aside Catalans Dragons and York Knights respectively, winning 36-4 and 48-10 on home soil.
Wire – who have been involved in the last two Challenge Cup finals – meanwhile had to come from behind to beat Leigh at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, eventually running out 24-10 winners.
Betfred Challenge Cup semi-final draw ball numbers
The semi-finals will take place on May 9/10, with venues yet to be confirmed.
Sunday’s semi-final draw will include five teams, with Wakefield and Wigan sharing a ball due to it being conducted at half-time of their quarter-final tie.
Of course, whoever wins Sunday’s quarter-final between the pair will then progress into the semi-finals, taking on one of Hull KR, Saints and Warrington.
The ball numbers have been confirmed by the Rugby Football League (RFL) as follows…
1. Hull KR
2. St Helens
3. Warrington Wolves
4. Wakefield Trinity OR Wigan Warriors
