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Re: Rugby League 2nd Oct
Never mind Yorkie Leeds had a good run while it lasted.
Saturdays game should be a belter and i'd say that handicap looks spot on allthough if either of these two teams takes the game by the scruff of the neck they could decimate it.
I have to go with Wigan though as overall this season they have been the better team and seem to be coming good again after a slight lapse towards the end of the season which is fair enough as they knew the league was virtually in the bag, my biggest fear is that Saints on their day could beat most teams as they have an abundance of experience their achilles heel being Cunningham who can no longer do the business for 80 mins, but when he does play Saints look a different side as he controls most of their play.
As i said lst week , if Wigan want to beat Saints they need to go up a gear or two every time Cunningham is rested as thats when Saints are at there most vulnerable, and Saints on Saturday will be even more up for it as this I presume is Cunninghams last game for them. i've also just seen Kyle Eastmond is out for Saints, thats a huge blow for them as he can score when it matters most especially in big games like this.
Wigan look to be relatively Injury free and with Richards hitting form again look likely to rack up points every time he gets a chance, the biggest battle will be in the middle as both sides have formidable packs and it will be intriguing to see who comes out on top , the weather could also play a big part too as its a bit mixed here at the moment in Manchester and I've noticed on the whole Wigan do tend to make mistakes when its pissing down, especially when put under pressure.
Overall though I'm going with Wigan because as a team they do play for the full 80mins and never let up, i imagine Saints will be in their face for the first 40 mins like Leeds were last week and if Wigan can keep within touching distance at half time then i expect them to run the legs off Saints in the 2nd half.
Wigan win
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