Veteran Willie Isa Scores Rare Try as Wigan Warriors Cruise Past Leigh Leopards in Rugby League Clash
In a dominant 40-12 victory over the Leigh Leopards, the Wigan Warriors and their head coach Matt Peet were delighted to see veteran forward Willie Isa get on the scoresheet – a rare occurrence for the unsung hero.
Isa’s try, the second of eight scored by the Warriors on the night at Leigh Sports Village, was his first under Peet’s three-year tenure as Wigan boss. The last time the 35-year-old back-rower crossed the tryline was back in September 2021, in a win against the Catalans Dragons.
“When we were called upon to defend, Leigh have particularly good attacking shape, and I thought we looked very composed in the way we defended those plays, which isn’t easy to do. It takes a lot of work and a lot of people doing their jobs well, and I thought we did that on the whole. Willie is critical there.”
— Matt Peet, Wigan Warriors head coach
While Isa’s try contributions may be limited, Peet was quick to praise the veteran’s “unselfish work” that often goes unnoticed by the casual rugby league fan. This sentiment was evident in the celebrations following Isa’s rare try, as the Wigan squad rallied around the veteran.
The victory marked Wigan’s first “Battle of the Borough” triumph of the 2024 season, as they look to build on their recent success under Peet’s leadership. With Isa’s unselfish contributions continuing to be a key part of the Warriors’ gameplan, rugby league fans can expect to see the club challenging for major honours in the months and years ahead.
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