Wigan Warriors continued their rich vein of form with an emphatic 72-20 win over York Knights at the LNER Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Warriors ran in 13 tries against the Knights, with Sam Eseh, Jake Wardle (2), Noah Hodkinson (3), Adam Keighran, Jai Field (3), Junior Nsemba, Bevan French and Jack Farrimond getting on the scoresheet for Matt Peet’s side. There were a number of stellar displays in North Yorkshire, so let’s get into the stats, shall we? Wigan Today has taken a deep dive into the numbers.
1. Jai Field
The Australian speedster has been in sensational form over the last month or so, and seems to be playing as good as he ever has in a cherry and white jersey. Field bagged a hat-trick in the win at York, as well as providing two assists. The 28-year-old racked up a staggering 239 metres from 14 carries, including two clean breaks and seven tackle busts. | Bernard Platt
2. Jake Wardle
A fully fit and firing Wardle is an absolute joy to watch. That step off his left foot is so hard to defend against, and even though opposition defences know what's coming, it doesn't make it any less difficult to bring him down. The England international bagged a brace against York while providing an assist. Wardle also made 120 metres from 12 carries, busting four tackles in the process. | Bernard Platt
3. Harry Smith
Smith played like he was wearing a dinner jacket against the Knights in what was another classy performance from the England international. Smith registered four assists from the 13 tries that Wigan scored, while making 16 tackles. Smith was dominant with his left boot too, with 10 kicks in general play and seven attacking kicks to his name. | Bernard Platt
4. Ollie Partington
Partington didn't play as many minutes as he usually does, given the score blew out pretty quickly - but the 27-year-old was still influential on both sides of the ball, making 135 metres from 14 carries as well as 23 tackles. What a re-signing he's turned out to be. | Bernard Platt