GENE Ormsby wants to give his mum a trip to remember.

The winger can barely contain his excitement about playing in a first Challenge Cup semi final ahead of Warrington Wolves' clash with Hull KR at Headingley on Saturday.

But Ormsby admits he is determined to book The Wire a spot at Wembley not just for him, but for mum Yvonne.

“I’m excited already to play,” said the 22-year-old.

“I can’t wait to rip in now. I don’t want to get overexcited as I need to stay calm and not burn up too much nervous energy, but I can’t wait now.

“You can’t talk down the game as it is massive and we’re one step away from Wembley.

“It would be the first time for me that I’ve ever been to Wembley and for my mum, too, it would the first time she’s ever visited Wembley.

“She comes to all my games, home and away, and for her it would be massive if I could get to Wembley, I know it would be.

“Hopefully we can get there and she can be a part of it.”

Ormsby, who has scored 11 tries in 16 games this season, is among a number of players who may feature on Saturday that are products of Wolves’ Academy.

And he says the squad is a perfect blend of youth and experience, with the cup winners among Wolves' camp happy to share memories.

“It does help,” added Ormsby. “Tony will say ‘if you’ve not been there before, then ask the players that have been there’.

“They say it’s magical, and it’s something I want to be a part of. As a player it would be one of those days you never forget and something no one can take away from you.

“The young lads and the old lads, we all mingle really well. There are no separations in the team, the older lads just guide us and tell us how good it’ll be if we get there.

“There’s no underestimating how big this game is to each and every one of the players and the coaching staff – I can’t wait.”

Warrington Guardian:

Ormsby played football and rugby union when growing up at school in Audenshaw, where a teacher introduced him to rugby league.

“From there I went to Oldham St Annes before getting picked up by Warrington when I was 16,” he explained.

“Rugby league just suited my style, running with the ball, so it was an easy transition to me. I’m lucky really to be where I am.

“Since I’ve played rugby league I’ve become a fan and I enjoy watching games now. I enjoy the skilful element of rugby league.

“I remember playing my debut and it felt like everything I had worked for all those years had come off for me, so I was made up.”

Ormsby hit the headlines for his spectacular try against Salford earlier this year, while he thanked a downpour at The Mend-A-Hose Jungle for his 16th of the season on Sunday.

“The wet weather helped,” he laughed. “We were laughing about how I nearly got caught but I was in no doubt I was going to get there.

“We do work on our finishing. Richard Agar works on that with us in training and we’re encouraged by Tony to do that.

“It’s really important to practice those skills and given the opportunity you take your chances – that’s what I’ve done.

“My form’s been going ok and I’ve been consistent, but I’m not the finished article by any means.

“I’ve had a decent run of games this year, probably the longest I’ve ever had, even from under 18s.

“Tony’s been helping me with things I need to work on and I need to not lose track of what I need to do – I can’t lose track of what’s in front of me.”

And that is why Ormsby is fully focused on emulating the teams he has watched on television run out at Wembley in the past.

“It can be me this time, and that’s why it’s exciting,” he added. But we need to get this job done.

“The back three will be massive for them (Hull KR), they really bring the ball forward so we need to control that.

“We need to make sure we do what we do right. The camp’s been really good, everyone’s buzzing in training and we know the job we need to do.

“We’ve still got a long way to go yet and we’re still in two competitions.”