Adam Keighran injury blow confirmed as Wigan Warriors boss provides latest on Jai Field

[josie andrews]

Wigan Warriors coach Matt Peet has provided an injury update on Adam Keighran and Jai Field ahead of their visit to Leeds Rhinos on Saturday.

The Warriors will be without Keighran for eight to 10 weeks due to an ACL injury he suffered in last weekend’s defeat to Hull FC in the Challenge Cup fourth round.

The Australian centre took a knock to a knee in the opening stages and managed to play on for the rest of the game, having moved into the halves after Field’s withdrawal in the first half.

“We’re pretty confident Adam has done his MCL so we need a bit more feedback there,” said Peet. ”We’re expecting it’ll be a few months.”

Meanwhile, fullback Field left the field in the first half against Hull with a hamstring issue - but needs to see more specialists in the coming days to determine the extent of his injury.

“Jai has had these sorts of injuries before so we have got some more appointments before we’ll be able to put a timeframe on it,” Peet added.

The Warriors coach confirmed that it was Field’s other hamstring than the one he has previously had issues with, and was asked what could possibly be done to prevent such injuries in the future.

"It’s a good question and a big question across world sport,” Peet replied. “I think in every league and every sport, you see that hamstring injuries are quite common, particularly in sprinters and fast twitch athletes, and it’s something that we’re constantly looking at and exploring, and how we can train our athletes to the best, make them more robust, and that’s in every part of their life - the way they train, the nutrition, the sleep - I think every club wishes they knew how to solve this one.”

Wigan turn their attention back onto Super League this week following their Challenge Cup exit - with Saturday’s Round Five clash with Leeds Rhinos taking place at AMT Headingley, 5:30pm kick-off.

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[Blackpool_Pie]

Bugger

[josie andrews]

Bugger

I said a lot more than that

[WIGIAN13]

Plus the Hull player gets a penalty point for a late hit, no justice really

[EagleEyePie]

I can only assume an MCL injury is one that can't be exacerbated by continuing to play on with it otherwise that's a real reckless move from the medical team allowing him to play on for the rest of the game. He clearly couldn't run and was struggling throughout.

[buttmonkey2]

I can only assume an MCL injury is one that can't be exacerbated by continuing to play on with it otherwise that's a real reckless move from the medical team allowing him to play on for the rest of the game. He clearly couldn't run and was struggling throughout.

I suppose that depends on who's call that was? If it was the medical team then indeed, questions should be asked. If it was Matty Peet's decision keeping him on the field, then this was some of his coaching naivety showing again.

At least this should bring an end to the 4 prop rotation plus added hooker to the forward loaded benches he keeps naming

[Bob the Builder]

From a positive perspective (if there is one with both these injuries) then 2 out of the 8-10 weeks are scheduled for the Challenge Cup. So we'll get a rest and Keighran and Field won't miss as many Super League games

[moto748]

You're scratching there, Bob, but I'll take it!

[Caboosegg]

I can only assume an MCL injury is one that can't be exacerbated by continuing to play on with it otherwise that's a real reckless move from the medical team allowing him to play on for the rest of the game. He clearly couldn't run and was struggling throughout.

I suppose that depends on who's call that was? If it was the medical team then indeed, questions should be asked. If it was Matty Peet's decision keeping him on the field, then this was some of his coaching naivety showing again.

At least this should bring an end to the 4 prop rotation plus added hooker to the forward loaded benches he keeps naming

What if he choose to stay on? What if it wasn't diagnosed during play.

Do you really believe that the medical team or coach would let him play if they were aware? The sames ones that pulled field off as a precaution...

[Firestarter]

I can only assume an MCL injury is one that can't be exacerbated by continuing to play on with it otherwise that's a real reckless move from the medical team allowing him to play on for the rest of the game. He clearly couldn't run and was struggling throughout.

I suppose that depends on who's call that was? If it was the medical team then indeed, questions should be asked. If it was Matty Peet's decision keeping him on the field, then this was some of his coaching naivety showing again.

At least this should bring an end to the 4 prop rotation plus added hooker to the forward loaded benches he keeps naming

What if he choose to stay on? What if it wasn't diagnosed during play.

Do you really believe that the medical team or coach would let him play if they were aware? The sames ones that pulled field off as a precaution...

He wasnt taking the goal kicks which was therefore down to him?