Danny Richardson was hailed for being like a coach on the field after Hull Kingston Rovers' reserves won 23-16 against Hull FC - and that helps first-team coach Willie Peters ahead of his next squad selection. In the first team's derby win over Hull FC, an injury to full-back Niall Evalds meant that Mikey Lewis went into that role from scrum-half - while Jez Litten came into the halves. Afterwards, Peters praised Lewis's ability to play at full-back and, if the Hull-born star is picked there again, it could open the door for Richardson to return.
Discussing the reserves game, Rovers' head of academy Jason Netherton said: "Danny Richardson was very professional, he was coaching the players, he was helping the young lads out, directing the team well. His kicking game is fantastic, kicking early when he knew he needed to kick early. And then he set the game up at the end to put himself in position to get a drop goal and slotted over the one point.
" Read more: Elliot Minchella wants to give FC a taste of their own medicine after decades of suffering Before recent first-team derbies, Hull FC had a stronger overall Super League record against Hull KR . Below first-team level, successes against FC had also been hard to come by - so the latest victory is a welcome one. Rovers' reserve wingers were interesting to monitor, and Netherton said: "Harvey Horne was fantastic, he scored a first-class try.
He took Harvey Barron on down the outside - and Harvey Barron has played 10 games in Su.
