Things aren’t as crazy anymore for one-time jokers Josh Charnley and Zak Hardaker - but they hope to make Leigh’s doubters a laughing stock.
When first coming together as fresh-faced 20 year-old rookies for England in 2012, their daft antics proved a big hit online. The duo filmed zany footage on the Zak And Josh Show doing their own takes of Through The Keyhole, Supermarket Sweep, Scary Movie and a charity keep-fit video. England doctor Chris Brookes is still recovering after they jumped out of his shower to scare him in one episode.
The big mates are now back together for the first time since after linking up with promoted Leigh in Super League. But they’re now 31 year-old parents and wild water swimming recovery sessions is about as wacky as it gets for ex-Wigan winger Charnley. He said: “We’re both a bit wiser. Back then we were both young kids coming through the systems.