ONE of the unsung heroes of Leigh’s remarkable surge to Wembley is the man doing all the business off the pitch.
After being sacked as Wakefield head coach in August 2021, Chris Chester was unsure where he’d end up next.
But he took on the job of head of rugby at Championship challengers Leigh, tasked with building a squad to get them into the elite.
Barely 18 months later, not only is that squad in the Super League but it’s flying high in second and has reached a first Challenge Cup final in 52 years.
Saturday’s epic 12-10 semi-final win over St Helens has set up an August 12 Wembley showdown with Chester’s former club Hull KR.
And the 44 year-old admitted: “I’ve loved every minute of it.
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