John Bateman was taken “off-guard” when he first rejoined Wigan but is ready to get them back to what they do best - winning trophies.
The combative England forward had a difficult season last term after returning from a two-year stint with Canberra Raiders. But he’s rediscovering the stellar form that saw him hailed as one of the world’s greatest second-rows. And now Yorkshireman Bateman is looking to help fire Wigan to Challenge Cup final glory against Huddersfield on Saturday.
He said: “I do feel like I’m getting there. Last year’s gone now. Mine (difficulty) was transitioning back in terms of moving back. I didn’t really have anywhere to move into; I didn’t get my home until halfway through the year so was travelling (from Bradford).
