Lam previews Leeds
- Head coach previews Wednesday’s game against Leeds Rhinos.
- Lam: “The presser cooker is on and I guess what’s when you see your best players and play your best rugby.”
- Wigan Warriors v Leeds Rhinos, Wednesday 25th August, DW Stadium, 7:45pm K.O. Get your tickets NOW!
Adrian Lam says cohesion within the Wigan team is crucial heading into the final games of the regular 2021 Betfred Super League campaign.
The Warriors are looking to respond and get back to winning ways on Wednesday as they host Leeds Rhinos, following two defeats against Hull KR and St Helens.
Speaking to the press this week, the boss says improving combinations and the fluency within the team has been a key focus.
“It doesn’t get any easier,” Lam said. “Playing these games is where we want to be we just need to find some cohesion with the position changes and combinations.
“Throughout the season with the number of players getting injured and changes within the team, it’s been a tough challenge. Now we are getting players back we can look to improve those combinations and that cohesion.”
After last Friday’s loss to local rivals St Helens, Lam admits the pressure is on for the Warriors to bounce back and also improve on their discipline, after there were three sin-bins in the defeat.
He said: “It was deeply disappointing last week. The ill-discipline certainly hurt us and it’s not who we want to be. There’s been a focus on not letting that happen again.
“It’s a very important result for us on Wednesday. The presser cooker is on and I guess what’s when you see your best players and play your best rugby.”
“There will be a few re-shuffles this week. I’m looking forward to the players bouncing back this week.
“I have total belief in the players – I express that to them. I trust we will get it sorted and we will get it right and be in when it counts most.”
Wigan’s squad this week has been boosted with the return of Brad Singleton, who is back after his three-match ban. Lam spoke about Singleton in Monday’s press conference and also mentioned Jai Field, who missed out last week due to picking up a slight knock.
“Singleton coming back will help us and we just have to decide on Jai field.
“Singleton’s inclusion brings us a lot of experience and I am sure he will lift the boys – against his old club too.”
Next up for the Warriors is Leeds Rhinos in Retro Round at the DW Stadium on Wednesday 25th August (7:45pm K.O.). All ticket prices revert back to 1995 when the Club was based at Central Park and it costs just £10 for Adults (Over-16s) and only £5 for Under-16s.
Get your tickets now by clicking HERE, by heading down to the DW Stadium Ticket Office (open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or by calling 01942 311111.
