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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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David Craven

Leigh Leopards' Oli Holmes primed for physical Wigan challenge after being belted by ref

Leigh's Oli Holmes has been battered by a referee so will be ready for anything Wigan throws his way on Thursday.

The one-time England international copped a right-hand in the face from official Ben Thaler in Saturday’s win at Hull FC. Around 50,000 people have watched the hilarious clip on Twitter. Holmes, 30, casually carried on walking after Thaler accidentally caught him in the chops when swinging his arm to award a penalty.

Amused fans have commented how the ex-Castleford second-row would be facing a four-game ban if things were the other way around. Asked if he thinks Thaler should be reprimanded, Holmes joked: “Yeah, I want him hung, drawn and quartered for that!

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