This had been billed as a dress rehearsal for the Challenge Cup final in a fortnight’s time but at this rate, Huddersfield could yet have a say in the Super League title race as well as this month’s final at Tottenham. The Giants, appearing in their first final since 2009, are now fourth in the league and improving every week, underlined by this latest victory against second-placed Wigan.
Only a compelling comeback from Wigan in the final quarter made it a contest on a night when the cup finalists rested 15 players between them, perhaps with an eye on their tussle for the biggest prize in the game later this month. But led by the outstanding Tui Lolohea from start to finish, it was Huddersfield who were worthy winners as their ascent up the league continued.
