Wigan v Sydney Roosters - WCC at a glance

A closer look at Monday's (0600 AEDT) World Club Challenge clash between Wigan and Sydney Roosters at the DW Stadium.

WORLD CLUB CHALLENGE - WIGAN WARRIORS v SYDNEY ROOSTERS

Wigan:

Coach Adrian Lam

Captain: Sean O'Loughlin

World Club Challenge appearances: 7

Wins: 4

Key man: George Williams - the classy young five-eighth will be able to get up close and personal with one of the modern-day great in Roosters halfback Cooper Cronk. He'll need to be at his best if Wigan are to win a fifth title.

Sydney Roosters:

Coach: Trent Williams

Captains: Jake Friend, Boyd Cordner

World Club Challenge appearances: 3

Wins: 3

Key man: James Tedesco. The NSW star is establishing himself as the premier fullback in the NRL. He can consolidate that position even further with a big performance against the Super League champions.


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