Rugby League World Cup: How did the Wigan Warriors players perform statistically during the semi-finals?

Wigan Warriors had a number of players in Rugby League World Cup semi-final action across all three competitions.
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Both the men’s and the women’s sides were knocked out by Samoa and New Zealand respectively, while the wheelchair team progressed with a huge win over France.

Tom Coyd’s side will now be in semi-final action on Friday evening at Manchester Central, while the others will start their off-season break.

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Here is how the Wigan Warriors players performed statistically:

John Bateman was in action for Shaun Wane's side in their defeat to SamoaJohn Bateman was in action for Shaun Wane's side in their defeat to Samoa
John Bateman was in action for Shaun Wane's side in their defeat to Samoa

John Bateman (England V Samoa):

John Bateman started in the painful 27-26 golden point defeat to Samoa at the Emirates, and went over for one of England’s tries.

During the game he ran a total of 87 metres, made one tackle break, and had one further try involvement.

He also completed a total of 34 tackles but missed eight.

Mike Cooper (England V Samoa):

Mike Cooper was among the interchanges for the game against Matt Parish’s side, and ran a total of 88 metres.

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He made one offload, one tackle break, and 24 tackles, as well as missing four too.

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Declan Roberts (England V Wales):

Declan Roberts came off the bench in England’s huge 125-22 victory over Wales.

He scored one of his three goal attempts, claimed a try, and added a late drop-goal, accumulating seven points in total.

As well as this, he covered 45 metres, provided one assist and made five tackles.

Vicky Molyneux (England V New Zealand):

Vicky Molyneux started in England’s 20-6 defeat to New Zealand in York.

In total, she ran 103 metres and made two tackle breaks, as well as completing 27 tackles.