Wigan Warriors supporters receive classy response from Penrith Panthers following World Club Challenge

Two Wigan Warriors supporters received a classy response from Penrith Panthers after writing to the NRL giants to thank them for the part they played in a memorable World Club Challenge.

After Saturday’s clash in front of a sold-out crowd, fans John and Trisha Pattison expressed their pride in defeat as Wigan won 16-12 for a record fifth time in World Club Challenge history. He was so impressed that he wrote a letter to the three-time Australian champion.

Superstar Nathan Cleary took time to take selfies with fans at the DW Stadium after the buzzer, giving a big boost to his promotion of the sport, which will be broadcast live on BBC and Sky Sports. . In response to impressed Wigan fans, Penrith Panthers Rugby League CEO Matt Cameron wrote:

“One of the Panthers’ ambitions is to be a source of pride for the community, so we place great importance on our players bringing that passion to the community. “We at the Panthers were disappointed with the result, but I think Great Britain Rugby League were the winners on the night.

“I had the chance to watch last year’s grand final start with a crowd of 85,000 at ANZ Stadium and it was nothing compared to the noise made by 24,000 supporters in Wigan last night. , it was something I would never have experienced.”The end. “I’ll forget. “Thank you for coming again. In today’s world it’s very easy to catch someone doing the wrong thing, so when we catch them doing the right thing, we I’m very proud of that.”