Wigan snatch victory
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS 18
WIGAN WARRIORS 22
DAVID KUZIO
FLAIR Stadium, Dewsbury, Saturday
HIGHLIGHTREEL
The way Zach Eckersley refused to panic and sent the crucial inside ball for Jack Farrimond to score the winning try.
LIAM MARSHALL became Wigan’s all-time leading Super League try scorer as the champions avoided a major upset with a very late win over Huddersfield.
In a week that was dominated by the news of Sir Billy Boston becoming the first Rugby League player to be knighted, it was fitting that Marshall scored the opening try on his 200th appearance.
It looked like being a long afternoon for the Giants when Marshall crossed over for his 148th try to overtake Pat Richards.
The Giants hit back and led at the break. George Flanagan cancelled out Marshall’s effort with a try of his own before George King extended their lead just before the half-time hooter.
Jai Field got Wigan back within two points just after the break, but Joe Greenwood’s try against his old club looked to have proved to be the difference until a late fightback from the Warriors.