Wigan Warriors coach Matt Peet has previewed Saturday's Super League match against Toulouse Olympique, in association with The Turmeric Co.
Peet warned that Toulouse pose a significant attacking threat. "We have to anticipate the best of Toulouse," he said. "If we allow them to find their rhythm for periods of the game, there's no doubt they'll get points. They play with freedom, confidence, and they're well-coached so we have to make sure we get our game in order."
Dublin 2027 Fixture Announced
Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves announced a historic Betfred Super League clash in Dublin for 2027 — the first Super League fixture to be held in Ireland. The announcement was made at O'Connell's Irish Bar in Manchester on Wednesday 5 August.
Peet expressed enthusiasm for the fixture. "Very excited. I've known for a few weeks that this was coming together between the two Clubs, but to see this great event today brings home what we have to look forward to. It's such a great place to go and socialise, and to watch live sports as well. It makes complete sense to me, it works on so many levels."
Building a Legacy in Ireland
Peet said Wigan and Warrington should use the fixture to build rugby league's presence in Ireland. "It's important that Wigan and Warrington aim to make a legacy of rugby league in Ireland. We should take our junior teams over there for festivals, we should be getting rugby league taster sessions throughout Ireland, and making sure when we leave that there's rugby league left which might get more kids playing."
The clubs plan to showcase community rugby league alongside the Super League match. "We're looking to show Dublin not just Super League, but Community rugby league as well, and for our supporters and media to leave a real positive impression," Peet added. "A great way to that is to get junior teams booked on, to have the two Clubs supporting by providing balls, referees and including the Irish community clubs that are already over there."
Toulouse's Super League Impact
Peet praised how new Super League clubs have adapted to competition. "I don't think there was ever questions that those teams wouldn't be able to compete at certain times of the year. We knew the test would be recruitment and squad depth. They've come and played with a great style of play, great honour and courage, but they've also competed every week on the large parts. Toulouse a great example when they are putting their French juniors in and seeing the pride they come and play with."
