Wigan’s youngsters to the fore
WIGAN WARRIORS 28 CATALANS DRAGONS 18
DAVID KUZIO The Brick Community Stadium, Friday
Jack Farrimond tries to evade César Rougé
RIGHT: Zach Eckersley tackled by Théo Fages
ZACH ECKERSLEY deputised for the injured Jai Field and proved he is a worthy replacement as Wigan got back to winning ways with victory over Catalans.
Eckersley started at fullback in place of Field, who failed an HIA in the previous week’s defeat to Hull FC, despite not ending that game himself.
But he shook off his leg issue to have a hand in one try and score one himself in a comfortable, albeit not impressive, Wigan win.
“I liked the first half and the way we built the game,” said their coach, Matt Peet.
“We committed to the plan, and the young lads were doing their bit. I thought we lost that in the second half.