Super League leaders Wigan Warriors bolster their position courtesy of a thumping derby win against Leigh Leopards.
Super League leaders Wigan Warriors have a four-point cushion on second-placed St Helens and also have a game in hand on their rivals
French's second came from an audacious kick and chase that carved open the Leigh defence and Liam Farrell rounded off a night to remember with the fourth.It was a typical derby at the Brick Community Stadium, with both sides losing players to head injury assessments and yellow cards. Despite a lack of points on the board, it was a high tempo start and Leigh were reduced to 12 when Robbie Mulhern was sent to the bin after 20 minutes for a high tackle on Kaide Ellis.
Wigan's Brad O'Neill was sent to the bin before the break for a lifting challenge on Mulhern, which resulted in him having to leave for a HIA of his own.
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