Wane on Leigh Win
A young Wigan side got the Warriors off to a winning start in 2014 as the Warriors defeated near neighbours Leigh on Sunday afternoon.
Wigan ran out 28-36 winners with four tries from 19 year old Winger Joe Burgess, a brace from debutant Dan Sarginson and a touchdown for another player wearing a Warriors shirt for the first time, John Bateman.
Speaking post match Head Coach Shaun Wane said,
"I thought we did well, I though Dan Sarginson did well as did John Bateman, Joe Burgess had a good game and I thought there was some really good stuff that we did but we aren't consistent yet but that is what pre-season games are all about.
"These games are really useful to us, I thought all the new lads did good and those that have been here a few years did everything within our system, we were just a little bit rusty in patches I thought but that is why we play so many pre-season games."
Asked about Joe Burgess and whether he had put a marker down now for a Wing spot, Shaun added,
"Yes he did well but I thought Dom Manfredi also did well on the other side as well. Joe impressed with four tries.One of those will get that Wing spot and I am confident and comfortable with both of them.
"All the First Team Squad were here today and that's great that they show support for the young kids, that shows the unity we have."
Shaun was also asked about Josh Charnley who missed the recent trip to Florida and required a small operation,
"Josh is good, he is fine, he is doing alot of rehab and hopefully he is on track to play against Huddersfield next month and in Australia as well."
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