Bevan French’s sensational solo try proves pivotal as Wigan retain their crown against Grand Final debutants Hull KR
’s stunning try was decisive in handing Wigan their seventh Super League title overall, which edges them ever closer to St Helens and Leeds Rhinos in the tally of Grand Final victories since 1998.
“This is a special group of players and coaching staff, the club is in a good place at the moment. We’re very happy to do what we’ve done and what we’ve set out to achieve.”Inside a raucous Old Trafford housing 68,173 supporters, Hull KR almost got off to a dream start, too, but a knock-on during the build-up denied Man of Steel Mikey Lewis an opening try in the 10th minute.
Full-time sparked jubilant scenes among the history-making Wigan side, with French named player of the match and taking home the inaugural
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