Thompson wary of Eagles’ challenge in Cup

By Dave Craven
Published 12th Apr 2015, 22:56 BST
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HULL FC forward Jordan Thompson expects his side to push on in Super League after a positive Easter but admits they have to first be on guard against Championship high-fliers Sheffield Eagles.

The Black and Whites play Mark Aston’s side at Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane ground in Sunday’s potentially dangerous Challenge Cup fifth round tie.

Eagles had won eight consecutive games before going down 36-22 to unbeaten Championship leaders Leigh Centurions yesterday and are packed with experienced players like former Bradford Bulls and England forward Jamie Langley.

Thompson, 23, said: “It will be a massive test.

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“Some people may think it’ll be easy as they are a Championship team.