Wigan Warriors overturned a 12-10 second-half deficit to make it four wins from four in the Super League this season; late scores by Jake Wardle and Bevan French ended Salford Red Devils’ hopes of sealing a second successive upset after last week’s victory over St Helens.
Wigan extended their winning start to the Super League season as two late tries saw the world champions come from behind to claim a 22-12 victory at Salford.
Salford were on course to add another big scalp after their 24-20 fightback triumph at St Helens last Friday, having hit back from 10-0 down early in the second half to lead 12-10.
But Wigan – despite playing out the closing stages of the match with 12 men due to Harry Smith being sin binned – subsequently turned things around again late on with Jake Wardle and Bevan French crossing as Matt Peet’s title-holders made it four wins from as many matches this term to go two points clear at the top.
Paul Rowley’s Salford, who had recorded their third-successive victory with the St Helens result, made a bright start to the contest without getting off the mark and subsequently did well to resist pressure exerted by their opponents.
Red Devils skipper Kallum Watkins was almost played in around the half-hour but he could not claim the ball at the crucial moment and soon after, team-mate Ryan Brierley burst through before being tackled as he tried to finish.
