Two tries from Bevan French along with scores for Liam Marshall and Jai Field helped Wigan keep their 100 per cent win record at home intact; St Helens found consolations through Joey Lussick and Joe Batchelor but the visitors could not find their groove in front of a packed crowd
Last Updated: 26/08/22 10:20pm
Jai Field and Liam Farrell were on point in attack for the home side, both going over in the first half for Wigan
Wigan Warriors stunned St Helens and kept them waiting to claim the League Leaders’ Shield as they secured a dominant 30-10 victory at the DW Stadium.
It was the Warriors who found themselves on top in the first half, Bevan French and Jai Field combining to go over for a try each before Liam Farrell went on a solo break to extend Wigan’s lead to 18-2 at the break.
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Bevan French got the first try of the game for Wigan Warriors against St Helens
Although Saints were the first to score in the second half, Joey Lussick barrelling over from the play the ball, Liam Marshall’s breakaway try restored a comfortable lead for the home team.
Joe Batchelor managed to grab another consolation try for St Helens with just over 10 minutes to go, but, with the last play of the game, in his usual fashion, French went racing down the touchline and went over the whitewash to claim his double.
It means St Helens have to wait until Monday to try again to claim the Shield and keep top spot safe.
More to follow….
What’s next?
It is a quick turnaround this week for both teams, as they play again on Monday. Wigan will travel to Hull KR to face the Robins, with kick-off at 3pm. For St Helens, a home fixture against Wakefield Trinity is next up, also kicking off at 3pm.
