Wigan will launch their Super League defence against Huddersfield on Friday night without international winger Josh Charnley, who has failed to recover from a hernia operation.
The 22-year-old was the league's top scorer in 2013, crossing the whitewash 34 times.
"It is disappointing to miss the start of the season," he said.
"It's been a fJosh Charnley to miss season opener
Wigan will launch their Super League defence against Huddersfield on Friday night without international winger Josh Charnley, who has failed to recover from a hernia operation.
The 22-year-old was the league's top scorer in 2013, crossing the whitewash 34 times.
"It is disappointing to miss the start of the season," he said.
"It's been a f
