Widnes RUFC 2nd XV v Wigan Feb 4th 2023

The seconds finally got to play this much-postponed fixture as the lesser half of a Wigan double-header. A carnival atmosphere spread around Douglas Valley with beer and burgers on sale from the off. Cars were parked on the A49. The crowds stayed until the end and some stayed a bit longer. Contrast this community game with the Six Nations and tell me which you prefer. Not one of the forwards had a pearl earring as far as I could see. In case you didn't hear, on the adjoining pitch, Wigan 1st XV fell victim to a late converted try from Eccles despite introducing celebrity debutants. Shaun Wane was one of the spectators who didn't get a car park space. You may remember him as guest speaker at the club dinner a good number of years ago.