The Warriors ran in seven tries against the French side, with Zach Eckersley (2), Adam Keighran (2), Bevan French, Brad O’Neill and Sam Walters getting on the scoresheet for Matt Peet’s side. There were a number of impressive displays in the south of France, so let’s get into the stats, shall we? Wigan Today has taken a deep dive into the numbers.
1. Jack Farrimond
It is sometimes easy to forget that Farrimond is still only 20 years of age, given he has been around the first-team environment for a couple of years now - but what a talent he is. A gifted rugby league player who gets fans off their seats. Farrimond produced a Player of the Match display against Toulouse, having provided a hat-trick of assists, registering five tackle busts from seven carries as well as making two clean breaks, which ultimately led to tries. He even made 15 tackles, too. Photo: Stewart Frodsham
2. Bevan French
The Australian superstar was moved to fullback in the absence of Jai Field, and perhaps unsurprisingly, made a seamless transition into the No. 1 role. French was a constant threat throughout, racking up 192 metres from 19 carries. He showed his underrated strength for his try and came up with a stunning one-on-one try-saving tackle on Olly Ashall-Bott in the first half. What more can be said about French? He is an absolute joy to watch. Photo: Stewart Frodsham
3. Zach Eckersley
What a start to the year for young Eckersley, who is flourishing in the No. 2 jersey. The 22-year-old has scored 10 tries in Wigan's five competitive games so far this year, and the extra size he put on over the off-season seems to be benefitting him on both sides of the ball. Eckersley bagged a brace against Toulouse, made two clean breaks and 12 carries. Photo: Fabrice Rodriguez/SWpix.com
4. Brad O'Neill
O'Neill has regularly churned out big minutes over the years, and it was the same again on Saturday night. He made the most tackles of any Warriors player with 34 to his name in an outstanding defensive display. The 23-year-old made a couple of errors with the ball in hand, which he will want to fix up, but overall, it was a strong display from the homegrown hooker, who has developed into a genuine leader in Matt Peet's side. Photo: Stewart Frodsham