Now it’s James Fisher-Harris’ turn to be caught with the ball on the last tackle inside Wigan’s red zone.
There’s a clear communication breakdown from Penrith in attack so far. That’s three times in the first 14 minutes they’ve surrendered the ball on the last after being in a good attacking position.
Thee noise is almost deafening inside the stadium. I can only imagine it’s having an effect.
Jack Cole is now down in backplay with an issue. He was hit late after a pass. He looks like he’s clutching at a rib. The trainer has left him, but I don’t think that’s the last we’ll hear about that.
Now the Panthers have created an overlap, Brian To’o looks like he’ll score for all money, but no, he’s collared by three, four desperate Wigan defenders. The crowd at the southern end stands as one. Brilliant defence from the Warriors.
If Penrith didn’t already know they were in for a huge fight, they do now.
Wigan 4, Penrith 0 after 18 minutes.
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