The fact journeymen thugs like Sergeant aren't putting him off his game is why opposition fans "hate" Sam. That coupled with the fact they are scared to death that he will lead Wigan back to the top of the tree.

Anybody who has watched Sam over the last four or five years will have seen him score dozens of tries like that at academy and reserve level.

His pace, balance and step (particularly off his left foot) are a joy to watch.

Long may it continue, in a Wigan, England and GB shirt.

It's great to have a player again that is hated by the opposition. Sure sign of a goodun. HIs last try last night shows why for me he should be a 7. He's a good 6 but as first receiver I think he could be even more dangerous.

It's preformences like last night from him especially but also Prescott, Mossop(outside of a daft penalty) and Flanagan(although we may have to wait a couple of years) that makes you confident we can have a big year next year even without any new signings.

Add in the likes of McIlorum and O'Carroll when they're back aswell as the guys just at the back of them like Ainscough and Davies and things look pretty rosy.

I just hope we run with them and give them time and patience.

Something my brother pointed out to me was the fact that he played on the left last night when usually he plays on the right, and on the evidence of last night the left seems to suit him far more, which did he play in the reserves Rogues left or right?