Whatever we do I hope we have French 6 Smith 7. Just expecting to French to pick up where he left off at 6 will be tough and I dont think hes as explosive at 1 as he once was

Thought this could be an option. Played there a lot last year.

That means it would be a new combination. The best pairing is Smith and French and I think we should stick with it.

French fb Farrimond 6 and Cooper starting prop, Walters on bench

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I don't think I've watched a single game this year that hasn't left me frustrated with the referees and ridiculous rules except the WCC.

Never a sinbin. Fantastic tackle from O'Neil, I'm sick of good hits being penalised. Why snuff out what makes the game great? This game had the makings of a classic but it's been bogged down to players whining to the ref and trying to outdo the other with playing for penalties.

My god, it's frustrating.

We won

Saints lost




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Loved that game - very intense. SL needs more of that.

Leigh are a very good side but Wigan were exceptional at times. Those tries would be celebrated in any rugby competition in the world.

French and Wardle outstanding.

What a finish to the game.

Scoreline doesn't reflect the game, Leigh would've beat anyone else in the League with the intensity they brought.

I was worried about the game turning into a penalty-fest but that second half was brilliant.

Great game. We lack 4 quality players but we will get there. Marshall’s brilliance finished us off I feel.

Glad we gave it a dig but Wigans defence outstanding. Well done and see you in 4 weeks.

Absolutely cracking game, just what we needed, no quarter asked for or given from both sides, really enjoyed it

4 tries as good as any you will see…but scored all in the same game.

Very lucky to be able to watch this team at the moment.

Tough game, thought Leigh did well first fifteen minutes of both halves. Our defence was immense, although Dwyers try was pretty soft.

French and Wardle unplayable at times and Marshy's 'worldie' try was up there with the best.

All in all we did well considering the disruption in the opening minutes when we lost Cooper.

*Just hope French is okay as he looked like he may have tweaked the back of his thigh returning that ball from his own line.

One of the best games I've seen this season. A really good contest, and wonderful skill from French, Wardle, and Marshy.

One of the best games I've seen this season. A really good contest, and wonderful skill from French, Wardle, and Marshy.

Wardle’s performance tonight was best ive ever seen by an Englishman in a Wigan jersey. Ive had zero alcohol so i can’t blame my thoughts blighted by hops and yeast.
Absolutely outstanding.
I never give a ten but tonight Wardle was a different class to any other centre ive ever seen live except for perhaps Miles and Lyon. A ten out ten for me and fully deserved.
People say King is sorely missed. I watch Wardle and smile with pure unashamed satisfaction.
Im a Carmont fan but at this rate Wardle is in a different sphere to Carmont and hopefully young kids will watch and look replicate a master at his work.

He’s fine mate.

Cracking game of rugby league. Leigh will beat a few of the top teams on that form.

To be fair, Itchy, although I fully agree with you, people who were saying that King was missed weren't claiming he was better than Wardle, more than Keighran had a rather indifferent start to the season.

Loved tonight. I thought Leigh were great and we were even better. French was ridiculously good and somehow, I thought Wardle was the best player on the field! We’ve got some team on our hands here.

Just that moment when French scooped the ball up, when I was thinking, oh no, the best he can do is knock it over the dead-ball line. But what do I know?

Why not do a U-turn through the posts and bring the ball back way upfield? Just worth the price of admission alone. And then there's Jake Wardle... Just great entertainment.

Shout out to O'Neil what a beast in defence, he's like a pit bull lol, we missed him whilst he was in the bin.

Shout out to O'Neil what a beast in defence, he's like a pit bull lol, we missed him whilst he was in the bin.

Credit to Leigh, they really took it to us in that game great intensity to their defence and line speed. looked like a finals game. Lam has done a great job, both getting some quality players in and with their playing style.

Brought out the best in Wigan, committed defence, 100% concentration and attitude, and some amazing skill.

Wardle alone was worth the admission money then you have French and Mashall - and O'Neill defence - what a player he is.

Moto I was inferring that Wardle is a centre and King is an athlete who can only dream of having a fraction of Wardle’s skills.