One Wigan Warriors forward has revealed insight into the club’s plans to ‘fix the wrongs’ after they were dumped out of the Challenge Cup.
In the biggest shock of the round, holders Wigan were defeated 26-22 by Hull FC despite having led 22-6 at the break with that loss cutting the Warriors’ run of consecutive trophies at six.
Leeds Rhinos are the unfortunate team who have to face Wigan on the back of a loss with Matt Peet’s side certain to be ready for action at Headingley on Saturday, with plenty of that fuelled by the player’s desire to ‘fix the wrongs’.
That is something that former Leeds Rhinos forward Sam Walters spoke to club media about as he recalled the disappointment of that home loss to Hull FC.
“We were all really disappointed and hurt over the weekend,” explained Walters.
“We wanted to emulate the success we had in the Challenge Cup last year, but it wasn’t to be and that’s credit to Hull FC for the way they turned up in the second half. For us now it’s about looking forward in the league and fixing the wrongs in training.”
Whilst it’s easy to say, it can be a lot harder to do but Walters spoke about exactly how that plan to recover from defeat went about.
He said: “It’s important when things don’t go your way that you stop and look. If we skimmed through the issues then we’d never get better. We’ve addressed the game, and it’s something we don’t want to see again.”
The 24-year-old forward signed for Wigan ahead of the 2024 season during which he made 15 appearances but struggled to lock down a major role, however, he has been key this year in a new-found role at prop.
On that, he said: “I’m still building on each performance, but I’m enjoying my role. Playing in the middle was something I didn’t get to try last season, but I feel like I’m settled in that area and providing another option.
“I’m not sure where my best position is but if I can add something to the middle then I’m happy to do so. I’m enjoying the pace in the middle and I feel as though I’m fit enough to push the big minutes.”
Wigan Warriors travel to Headingley on Saturday to take on Leeds Rhinos with details on how to watch the game here.
