Big Spendering Centurions have too much firepower for Haven who have not won in this fixture since 2009

Leigh eased to an emphatic 50-4 win over Whitehaven at the Leigh Sports Village. Papua New Guinea international Nene Macdonald scored a hat-trick on his official debut for the Centurions. Kieran Dixon, Caleb Aekins, Keanan Brand, Tom Nisbet (2) and Mark Ioane crossed for the hosts.

Leigh led 28-0 at half time and kicked-off the second period against 10-men after referee James Child sin binned Jake Moore, Andrew Bulman and Callum Phillips in quick succession.

With ‘Haven back to full strength for the last quarter, they worked hard to stymie the Centurions in the remainder of the tie limiting them to only two further scores in that time . Haven avoided a whitewash when Aussie Will Evans crossed after 54 minute

For Haven DIon Aiye stood up and played hard against bigger and stronger opponents while Geronimo Doyle at full back looked useful .

Haven will just be glad to get this game out of the way and focus on their home opener against Barrow next Sunday