Jon Wilkin accuses Super League star of milking penalties

Leigh Leopards star John Asiata in the games against Wigan Warriors, Leeds Rhinos, Hull KR and Catalans Dragons has been a real focal point when it comes to talking points because of his tackle technique rising from the Challenge Cup semi-final against St Helens.

However, he was at the centre of things against Catalans but this time he was the one getting put into dangerous spots as he was hit late three times.

After the second one, Jon Wilkin suggested he was making the most of it.

He said: “That’s smart by John Asiata. He has made the most of it and you can’t blame him.”

After the third, Wilkin said: “He is going to play this game in a dinner suit. he will be clean after this game because no one can touch him because every time it is a penalty.”

In terms of the game, a late hit from Mike McMeeken and a yellow card saw Leigh nail an early penalty to make it 2-0.

Then, after a Sam Tomkins blunder, an inside ball from John Asiata allowed Tom Amone to tear through and score. He rounded the cover defence for a great try.

Catalans Dragons definitely needed to score next and they came up with a response after Zak Hardaker gave away a penalty. Mitchell Pearce stabbed a kick behind and touched down himself to score.

The Dragons were now on top and stormed 12-8 ahead with a try from Paul Seguier. A great set play from the Dragons with attacking players doubling up on defenders allowing Seguier to carve through.

But then another yellow card for Catalans, this time to Michael McIlorum, paved the way for Leigh to score with Ben Nakubuwai burrowing over from the penalty allowing Ben Reynolds to nail a penalty and make it 14-12.

Then a mess at the back nearly led to a try for Wigan Warriors bound Adam Keighran after a ball bounced off a defender but he was unable to ground the loose ball.

But shortly after Catalans took the lead again when Hull KR bound Tyrone May kicked behind for Tom Davies to score.

May was in the mood in the second half as he dummied, bounced off Ben Reynolds and carved inside wrong footing Ben Nakubuwai who was missing his boot.

The match was settled with another try for the Leopards as Manu Ma’u grounded another kick.