I was fairly confident with Lewis being out and us coming back after two weeks off. But losing Thompson is a big one so that certainly levels things up in my mind. Its a big game for Dupree, who will really need to step up. Should be a cracker.

Big hit losing Thompson particularly without Havard. But we won the GF in 2023 without either of them.

Thompson confirmed calf injury, out for a month, hopes to be back for Wire at Magic Weekend

Thompson being out is a huge blow for Wigan fine player let’s hope he is back by magic

Excitement and concentration is what we need to find. I think we will but hopefully it isn't ruined by Jack Smith. I fear it could get very messy for us in terms of penalties and 6 agains. 

anyone hazard a guess on the penalty count?

One for, seven against 

If recent history is anything to go by we will be lucky to get one. I predict we will get one six agsain - likely on the first tackle of a set so little difference and probably 5 or 6 against us.

Right side defence is a big target without Keighran.

The last tackle kick when we had them on the rack from Smith was very poor and ultimately led to the second try. Smith not having a great year so far. 


Plus point, French looks interested tonight. 


Must do better in the second half if we are to come away with the win. 

Hanging in but not by much. 2nd best by a long way. If I were a KR fan I’d be disappointed to be only 6 up at HT. 

Props looked like they got asked to step it up at half time.


Big players stepped up tonight.


So good to bring Mago and Leeming on when they started to fatigue.