Rugby League: Daryl Clark Delivers Standout Performance as St Helens Trounce Hull FC
(September 23, 2023 – Sky Sports)
Experienced hooker Daryl Clark was instrumental in St Helens’ resounding 46-6 victory over Hull FC, helping the reigning champions bounce back from a five-game losing streak.
The 31-year-old, who joined St Helens from Warrington Wolves in the offseason, produced arguably his most impressive display in the famous Red V jersey to date. Clark’s influential performance was key as the Saints returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion.
The stats make for impressive reading from a St Helens and Clark perspective. The former Man of Steel scored a try, made 24 tackles, bust 7 tackles, carried the ball 13 times for 114 meters (9-meter average gain), recorded a clean break, and made 9 dummy-half runs with 3 offloads.
Clark’s all-around excellence was evident at both ends of the field. His defensive work rate was outstanding, with 2 of his 24 tackles coming from marker position as he repelled the Hull FC attack. However, it was in attack where the experienced hooker truly excelled, consistently gaining ground and causing problems for the opposition.
With St Helens looking to finish the season strongly and secure a place in the Grand Final, Clark’s return to top form could not have come at a better time. If he can maintain performances like this in the final two months of the campaign, a recall to the England squad for the upcoming autumn internationals against Samoa would not be out of the question.
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