John Asiata wants underdogs Leigh to continue doing ‘special’ things

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Leigh captain John Asiata insists he always believed his side could do “something special” as they prepare for their Challenge Cup semi-final against St Helens. “This year is all about making history and this is another opportunity to do that.” Asiata has been one of Super League’s standout performers this season, leading the way for the most carries with 441, but he has also received help from a number of other key players such as Tom Briscoe and top try-scorer Josh Charnley. If you look at the beginning of the year, nobody gave us a chance to do anything and that's the good thing about our game John Asiata “It’s just been awesome to see the boys achieve what they have done so far and we have a coach that is leading the way and helping us do that.” Leopards earned a 20-12 victory over Saints in their meeting earlier in the season and sit two places above their semi-final opponents in the league. If you look at the beginning of the year, nobody gave us a chance to do anything and that’s the good thing about our game.”