9th October 1948: Wigan 33 Rochdale Hornets 5
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Wigan 33 Rochdale Hornets 5 - Saturday 9th October 1948
Venue: Central Park, Wigan
Competition: League
Kick Off: 3:00pm

WiganlBacks:l

1. Martin Ryan, 2. Gordon Ratcliffe, 3. Ted Ward, 4. Ernie Ashcroft, 5. Brian Nordgren, 6. Ces Mountford, 7. Johnny Alty
WiganlForwards:l

8. Nat Silcock, 9. Harold McIntyre, 10. Frank Barton, 11. Jack Large, 12. Stan Thornett, 13. Billy Blan

WiganlTries:l Brian Nordgren 2, Gordon Ratcliffe 2, Nat Silcock 2, Martin Ryan
WiganlGoals:l Ted Ward 6
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Summary:l

Wigan were without Johnny Lawrenson, Ken Gee and Joe Egan for this visit of Rochdale with the First Test between Great Britain and Australia taking place on this Saturday at Headingley. Britain won a fantastic match 23-21 and Wigan had a good result as well.