Bevan French Super League treble for Wigan

Wigan’s Bevan French has delivered another astonishing performance that has seen the brilliant Australian fullback destroy beaten Challenge Cup finalists Salford almost single-handedly.

The Australian full-back scored three tries and set up two more to help the Warriors to a hugely impressive 58-12 victory at St Helens and show what Super League will be missing in 2021 if, as expected, the 24-year-old returns to the NRL.

French took his try tally to 15 in 17 league and cup games so far this year to improve his prospects of bowing out of Super League with the prestigious Steve Prescott Man of Steel award.

Oliver Gildart, Sam Powell and Liam Farrell all scored two tries apiece as 10-try Wigan consolidated their top-two spot in the table.

Wigan were able to welcome back Tony Clubb back from a six-month injury absence for his 150th appearance for the club and, with Ben Flower also making his return, their pack was able to lay a solid platform for French to work his magic.

Salford coach Ian Watson included 12 members of his cup final team but their brave Wembley exploits looked to have taken a heavy toll as they crashed to their heaviest defeat of the season.

At 18-0 up, it was then the French show as the Australian flyer led the Salford defenders a merry dance with his electric pace, dazzling footwork and evasive skills.

Twice he diffused high balls deep inside his own half and counter-attacked in breathtaking fashion, combining with winger Jake Bibby to score his first try and then turning defenders inside out on a thrilling 70-metre run for his second.

French then created tries for Jackson Hastings and Gildart before completing his hat-trick as Salford wilted.

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