Revenge on the menu as St Helens eye up Magic Weekend bout with Wigan Warriors
03.06.2022 - 12:53
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
It's no secret that St Helens have ruled the roost over Super League for the past three years. But an old foe is threatening to become a force once more. Wigan Warriors have been revitalised under Matt Peet, with their new head coach bringing the good times back to the DW Stadium.
That was evident as they won the Challenge Cup Final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last week. Not only was it Peet's first final, it was a major trophy at the earliest possible attempt.
Of course, it isn't lost on Wigan fans, or Saints for that matter, that the Warriors toppled the Super League champions on their way, killing off their hopes of another domestic double, or dominance, in the semi-final.
The two sides will face each other outside of the northwest once more, as Super League descends on St James’ Park in Newcastle in July. This will be the second time the sides have met in the league too, with Saints running out 22-4 winners over the Warriors during an electric Good Friday showdown.
With one win each, a close battle on the Toon appears inevitable as both sides compete at the top end of the Super League, with the League Leaders' Shield truly in the balance.
Saints, unsurprisingly are leading the pack this season, having only lost two league games. However, the Warriors sit only four points behind them after an impressive start to life under Peet. Wigan look to be the side who will challenge Saints and Catalans at the top of the table, and this will be the perfect game for them to prove their point.
With the whole of Super Leagues eyes on the side in cherry and white, a win at the Magic Weekend would make a huge statement. It could even propel them above Saints, depending on results in the next few weeks. They won’t have it all their