Paul Wellens hailed St Helens star Jack Welsby for learning to be patient - even when knowing he's so good.
The dynamic England full-back celebrated his 100th Saints appearance in style by inspiring an emphatic derby win over Wigan. He was involved in everything as Wellens’ side gained revenge for their Good Friday loss at DW Stadium. Ruthless Welsby scored two tries, created three more and also came up with a superb try-saving tackle on Warriors winger Abbas Miski. The battered visitors were sick of the sight of the gifted 22-year-old after he tormented them for 80 minutes.
But he wasn’t the only one as the champions chalked up a fifth successive win. Thunderous Tongan prop Agnatious Paasi rattled Wigan continually and Lewis Dodd’s deft touches picked them apart. Tommy Makinson (2), Paasi and Joe Batchelor scored their other tries, Makinson also slotting five goals as Saints rose up to fifth -and dumped their fierce foes from third to sixth.
