Saints ease to win over Giants

Regan Grace dots down for one of his tries against Huddersfield

Regan Grace and Lachlan Coote grabbed two tries apiece to help St Helens make it five wins in a row as they eased past Huddersfield Giants 54-6 in Friday’s first Super League match.

Converted tries from Aaron Smith, Grace and Coote – who added a penalty as well – put Saints into a commanding 20-0 lead at half-time.

A debut try for Owen Trout got the Giants on the board seven minutes into the second half, but further scores from Welsh winger Grace and Scotland full-back Coote helped the reigning champions move top of the table on points difference.

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