Wigan boss Matt Peet admits nothing ever surprises him with Bevan French’s star quality.
The Aussie winger, 27, switched to his favoured full-back role last night and turned in a masterclass to ruin Leigh. Brilliant French sped through for a first half try before wonderfully creating second half efforts for Abbas Miski (2) and Jake Wardle. With Wigan missing stand-off Cade Cust due to a neck issue, fellow Aussie Jai Field switched to No6 from full-back and was just as devastating before departing with a strained hamstring in the 67th minute.
Peet, who was also without injured winger Liam Marshall, admitted: “I’m pleased with how we adapted but not surprised. Bevan looked like he loved it there. But he loves it on the wing, too. We’re always looking to get him more involved and it doesn’t surprise me he performed like that.
