The Warriors won 10-6 to edge out Catalans Dragons and St Helens in the table.
No points were scored in a titanic second half as Wigan were forced to hang on for their eighth straight win, which secured top spot in Super League and the shield which they were presented with on the pitch after the game.
The home side were without influential skipper John Asiata for the third game running through a shoulder injury. Former Wigan centre Zak Hardaker was also missing with a hand problem. The home side had looked the more likely to open the scoring but it was the visitors who struck first in the 18th minute. Field showed great footwork after taking Smith’s pass to beat three Leigh defenders and score in the corner. Smith – making his 100th appearance for Wigan – added the conversion to make it 6-0.Wigan had beaten Leigh three times already this season and scored a second try 10 minutes later – Smith and Field combining on the left edge to send Wardle in at the corner.
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Wigan defeat Leigh to win League Leaders' ShieldWigan Warriors seal the 2023 League Leaders' Shield as they edge out rivals Leigh Leopards on a tense night at Leigh Sports Village.
Lire la suite »
Wigan win League Leaders Shield with victory at LeighThe Warriors won 10-6 to edge out Catalans Dragons and St Helens in the table.
Lire la suite »
Super League 'Frantic Finale' predictions: Who will win League Leaders' Shield and take sixth spot?Ahead of a
Lire la suite »