Wigan Warriors suffer huge blow

Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors battled on Saturday and the Warriors picked up an impressive 50-0 win over their rivals in a statement win.

It put the Warriors back at the top of the Super League table and was a terrific day for the Warriors.

In fact it was perhaps one of Wigan’s best away days in recent times but it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows.

This is because they lost key man Liam Byrne to injury.

Speaking on YouTube, Peet said: “Yeah he’s going to need a scan. I can’t really say any more than that, hopefully it’s positive. Fingers crossed.

“Every team is going to have this in the next few weeks and that’s why you have your squad and you train together all year.

“We’ll deal with it, I hope he’s alright. He’s been playing very well and everyone wants the best front rowers at the end of the year, but we’ll cope with or without Byrney.”

With Wigan well in the mix for the title they will be hoping this isn’t a significant injury.

Leeds are very much out of the mix and coach Rohan Smith was forced to provide his take on things on Sky Sports:

“We weren’t good enough with possession and got beaten to the bouncing ball and were put on the back foot.

“We had a lot of young players today and it is very difficult to play against a red hot team like that.

“It will be tough to get back up from that. We have to focus on the next two fixtures.”

Asked about the club’s play off hopes, Smith said: “I’d imagine it is over. I’ve not had a look yet.

He did say the Rhinos were good in some areas:

“We’ve done a lot of decent things today, we actually defended Field and French really well today.

“They’re a good team at full strength and we’re not.

“When you build something you have to expect some suffering.

“We have had a lot of challenges this year and we have tackled them really well.

“There is always things and need to change no matter where you are. We are going to have a different roster, Round One next year will look a lot different.

“We have backed a lot of players to improve and they will do.

“You have to front up to that.”

He also spoke about the fans: “The fans have been unbelievable through the highs and lows. Many of them were still cheering at the end and respecting the effort.

“The fans know what is going on and the transition going on.

“But there is a lot to do and it will take some time.”