Wigan Warriors coach reveals double injury blow after Hull FC defeat as Christian Wade apology shared

Wigan boss Matt Peet has confirmed that both Zach Eckersley and Jai Field picked up injuries during their defeat to Hull FC, after which rugby union convert immediately apologised for his individual errors.

The Warriors were beaten 32-12 at home by Hull on Saturday afternoon, with that their third loss in the last five games.

Peet’s side, the reigning Super League champions having won back-to-back titles, remain second on the ladder.

They are now just one competition point ahead of third-placed Leigh Leopards heading into the final eight rounds of the ‘regular’ season though.

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Wigan Warriors coach reveals double injury blow after Hull FC defeat as Christian Wade apology shared

Eckersley was forced off in the first half against FC with a lower limb issue, while Field took a knock to the head late on and wasn’t able to return.

Post-match at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan head coach Peet detailed: “Zach will have an x-ray on his leg, hopefully we’ll find out more tonight.

“Jai failed his HIA, so he’ll miss next week (against Catalans Dragons).”

Union convert Wade – who joined Wigan from Gloucester Rugby just a few months ago. made a number of individual errors during the defeat in what was just hit second Super League appearance.

Just as he did last week on debut against Huddersfield Giants though, the 34-year-old got over the whitewash for a try in the second half, taking his latest four-pointer very well.

Speaking to Sky Sports in the immediate aftermath of the loss, Peet revealed: “He’s just come to me straight away.

“He’s said his piece and was very apologetic. But I pick the team.

“I’ve seen enough from him in training to feel he warrants an opportunity.

“It’s my responsibility and we’ll stick together on that one, keep working hard to improve and not dwell on it too much.”

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