I'll be worried about Wigan again in 2022 as they win the Grand Final only once every 12 years. And that's with salary cap breaches. (Saints breaches were entirely honourable and forgiveable of course).

Prior to last season, getting beaten by Wigan in the SL was like being called names by a 3-year old: you take with good humour because they don't understand what they're saying. Last year, it was more like being beaten at chess by a 6-year old: embarrassing, but then you know that will probably be their high point in their lives.

I[m joking of course because the bite has never left the fixture. I remember pre-SL Wigan-Saints games in detail I don't for other fixtures. I even remember the weather for flip's sake!

So, what's it like to get beaten by Wigan? It's like a scream that echoes down your years and never quite goes away, even when you win.

Many thanks for all your help. Best responses will hopefully go into the Millennium Magic programme.

Have missed your blog, Chris!

when they were good and cheated in the olden days, it used to mean everything.

in recent times it's still been great, but didn't mean as much, because they were rubbish.

this year I suppose it will be good again as they have got a bit better.

Not sure, but I remember Karl Hammond playing out of position in the centres and Connolly eating him for breakfast. There was no chance of McCrae getting a new contract after that day IIRC.

Some really top replies on here, and the same on the Wigan board.

Nice to see (apart from the odd few) agree that Warrington are just trying to pretend there both our main rivals when really, there is only one real derby in SL.

Hope for a good un in Cardiff.