Castleford Tigers talking points as Lee Radford's side claim much-needed victory

Castleford Tigers bounced back to winning ways with a convincing 34-4 win over Wakefield Trinity in Rivals Round.

Tries came through Mahe Fonua, Suaia Matagi, Kenny Edwards, Paul McShane and Greg Eden, while Liam Kay got over for the hosts.

Here’s a look at some of the Castleford talking points to emerge from the contest.

Lee Radford cut a frustrated figure last week at Hull KR as he faced the media after watching his side knocked out of the Challenge Cup. The Castleford boss described the mistakes his side made as ‘disgusting’ and claimed he had coached amateur sides capable of producing a better completion rate.

But, it’s fair to say he saw the desired reaction from his Tigers as they came good to pick up their second straight Super League win and that certainly eases the pressure around Wheldon Road. Castleford looked dangerous in attack, resolute in defence and strong around the ruck, everything they weren’t against the Robins just a week ago.

Of course, Radford will be concerned about the inconsistency his side have shown over the first couple of months of the season, but their performance at Belle Vue will give him confidence that they can kick on in the weeks to come.

Watts has been one of the Tigers best performers over the last few weeks since missing out on Shaun Wane’s first training squad of the year. He’s changed games when he’s come on the field with his strength with the ball in hand and ability to get an offload away.

He was one of the Tigers' best once more against Wakefield, making his presence felt through the middle and running his blood to water. Wane isn’t short of forwards but he’ll be forced to think twice before leaving Watts out of his next squad.

Niall Evalds and Paul McShane were included in