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St Helens coach Royce Simmons praised James Roby’s dynamism after their 34-16 win against Hull KR on Friday.\n<\/p>\n

The England international was not among Saints’ six try-scorers at the Stobart Stadium but it was his attacking spark that inspired the home side.<\/p>\n

Roby, 25, is clearly revelling in his newfound status of being first-choice hooker following the retirement of Keiron Cunningham last year.<\/p>\n

Simmons said: “You have only got to look at what Robes is achieving and how far he is carrying the ball every game, and his workload.<\/p>\n

“He has played 80 minutes every game until today, and he only came off then as a reward because there is a heavy workload coming up with the Easter period.<\/p>\n

“I knew he was a good footballer, but I didn’t realise how much energy he carries.<\/p>\n

“He is that fit, he is just like a clock. You turn him on and he just keeps going round and round.<\/p>\n

“He certainly brings some energy and is a pleasure to coach.”<\/p>\n

Impressive<\/h4>\n

On a good night for the Saints forwards, James Graham marked his 200th appearance with a try, Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook touched down twice and Sia Soliola also got on the scoresheet.<\/p>\n

Saints’ other tries came from Paul Wellens and Jamie Foster, who also kicked five goals.<\/p>\n

Simmons added: “We did some good things. I thought our forwards were very impressive tonight.<\/p>\n

“In the last couple of weeks I have thought the halves have been coming along good and the backs did some good things. But tonight I thought the forwards were very good.”<\/p>\n

Influential prop Graham might have reached a landmark on Friday but Simmons admitted the future of the co-captain has not yet been resolved.<\/p>\n

The Liverpudlian is out of contract at the end of the season and has been linked with a move to Australia.<\/p>\n

Simmons added: “James is just weighing things up and will make his decision in his own time.<\/p>\n

“He is playing with great heart, training well and captaining the side well.<\/p>\n

“He knows I want him to stay, all the players want him to stay and all the fans want him to stay.”<\/p>\n

Not pleasing<\/h5>\n

Meanwhile, injury-hit Hull KR were left to ponder their sixth defeat in seven games.<\/p>\n

Kris Welham scored twice for the Robins and Jake Webster got another but they came as mere consolation.<\/p>\n

Coach Justin Morgan said: “Defensively we gave up some tries on our goalline and that was not pleasing.<\/p>\n

“It is the story of the season so far, we are good in periods but not in others.<\/p>\n

“Unfortunately the not-so-good periods are costing us lots of points at the moment. I still believe we are not too far away.<\/p>\n

“That is not to make excuses, or is it any consolation for losing, but there was some decent character shown by the team.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n

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