WIGAN coach Brian Noble insisted his side had yet to find their best form despite edging out Hull in the engage Super League semi-final eliminator at the KC Stadium.

The visitors triumphed 21-18 and withstood a fierce spell of counter-attacking from Hull in the closing stages to set up a meeting with Leeds in Friday's final eliminator.

Second-half tries by Gareth Hock and Liam Colbon proved decisive for Wigan but Gareth Raynor's late try put the result in some doubt.

Noble said: "The nerves were jangling. Full credit to Hull, they came back manfully towards the end but we gave them every opportunity.

"It's a lesson for us to learn and we'll have to be better against Leeds.

"We might even put a decent performance together soon."

But Noble insisted that despite the mistakes the game was a fine spectacle.

"Rugby league is amazing isn't it, that's why the crowds are going up."

Hull coach Peter Sharp was philosophical about his side's efforts.

"I thought we had a great run. It wasn't to be but I'm very proud of the job. From where we were 10-12 weeks ago to where we are now is phenomenal," he said. Tweet