eliminator

That prospect appeared almost certain when Salford, already guaranteed a play-off spot, elected to rest several first-choice players in preparation for their eliminator tie next week and gave Super League debuts to eight players.

The Hundred eliminators take place on Saturday 17 August.

The win lifts them up to third and keeps progress to the eliminator in their own hands, while Rockets are now out.

The South Americans lost to 14-man England, struggled past Samoa and then had to beat Japan in an eliminator to make the last eight.

Hull KR exacted revenge for their Challenge Cup final loss to Leigh Leopards with a Super League play-off eliminator victory at Craven Park.