Wigan star John Bateman is looking to step up and become one of his side's inspirational men in the absence of hooker Michael McIlorum.
The Warriors hooker has been ruled out for the rest of the year after dislocating and breaking his ankle in the World Club Series defeat to Brisbane Broncos. McIlorum has been regarded as one of Wigan's leaders Bateman looking to replicate McIlorum’s leadership qualities
Wigan star John Bateman is looking to step up and become one of his side's inspirational men in the absence of hooker Michael McIlorum.
The Warriors hooker has been ruled out for the rest of the year after dislocating and breaking his ankle in the World Club Series defeat to Brisbane Broncos. McIlorum has been regarded as one of Wigan's leaders