Wigan beat Wakefield to go top of Super League
Jai Field scores a length-of-the-field try to help send Wigan Warriors top of the Super League table with a hard-fought win against Wakefield Trinity.
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"I'm really pleased. We were against a good team that threw a lot at us. I liked our effort, particularly defensively."
— Matt Peet , Athlete
"I thought we were immense tonight. At 20-0 at half-time, it was the least likely 20-0 scoreline I've ever seen in my life."
— Daryl Powell , Athlete
Key People
Bevan French is a player for Wigan Warriors.
Corey Hall is a British rugby league player who competes primarily in the center position.
Daryl Powell is the head coach of Wakefield Trinity.
Jai Field is a rugby league player who recently returned from injury.
Ky Rodwell is an English rugby league player known for playing in the forward positions.
Liam Marshall is a rugby league player for Wigan Warriors.
Matt Peet is the head coach of Wigan Warriors.
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Jai Field scores a length-of-the-field try to help send Wigan Warriors top of the Super League table with a hard-fought win against Wakefield Trinity.
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