Brian McDermott hails Carl Ablett, Jamie Peacock after Leeds Rhinos triumph

Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McDermott has praised the performances of Jamie Peacock and Carl Ablett during his side's victory over Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup semi-finals.

The Rhinos secured their fourth trip to Wembley Stadium in five years on Saturday as they saw off the Wolves 24-16.

"Carl Ablett is a quiet assassin and had a couple of try-savers. He keeps doing those things. And JP, I don't know what to say other than I'm scared that he may retire. We have to plan for when we does," McDermott told Sky Sports News.

"In terms of a team performance we were collectively very good but the stand-outs for me were JP and Ablett. You have to be able to watch a game to know how much work they do."

The second semi-final takes place tomorrow [Sunday] when Widnes Vikings face Castleford Tigers.