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Batley Bulldogs boss Craig Lingard admits achieving Super League would be "huge"

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Batley Bulldogs boss Craig Lingard admits achieving Super League would be "huge"

Batley Bulldogs are playing in the Grand Final against Leigh Centurions tonight. The winner will play in Super League. Craig Lingard's team has a 38 point start with title sponsors Betfred. He believes his team's teamwork and ethos will give them a chance. If they win, they will accept the Super league invite. It would be one of the biggest achievements in Batley's history. They beat Barrow and Featherstone to reach the final. Leigh have a star-studded squad, including ex-Kangaroos winger Blake Ferguson, former England wideman Josh Charnley and newly-crowned Championship player of year Edwin Ipape.

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