Wigan Warriors discuss double departure following Sam Halsall and Jack Bibby exit

The young pair have joined Huddersfield Giants as part of a swap deal for Jake Wardle.

Wigan head coach Matty Peet believes both Halsall and Bibby will be successful at the John Smith’s Stadium.

He said: “We wish Sam all the best at Huddersfield, he is a quality young man and will be a great addition to a strong Giants team.

“Jack comes off the back of an outstanding year in the reserves and on loan. He is very professional and hard-working; we wish him every success.”

On the signing of Wardle, Warriors executive director Kris Radlinski, added: “We have been working hard to recruit Jake for a number of years. He is an exciting player who will fit very well into our style of play. For a young England international to commit his long term to the club is a great coup.

“On one hand we are delighted to recruit Jake, but we are equally saddened to lose Sam. He is a wonderful guy who we all think a lot about but having spent the last two years on loan at various clubs, it is now time for him to start establishing himself as a regular starter.

“Jack is at the start of his journey and if his application and commitment is anything to judge by, he will go on to have a good career.

“We wish Sam and Jack all the best.”