By JOHN LE PAGE
Preston G’h.............32
Huddersfield.......... 12
With both sides precariously placed in the table and yet to record a victory, this was a must-win fixture which the hosts prevailed comfortably due to a strong second-half performance.
After some even opening exchanges, Hoppers came close to scoring, knocking on from a chip through, but, having established dominance in the tight, a line-out drive saw prop Olly Trippier touch down and Ben Pearson converted to open their account fter 24 minutes.
Huddersfield then tested Hoppers tackling, but they held out to lead 7-0 at the...
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