IT WASN'T long ago Zach Eckersley was playing schoolboy rugby league with Kevin Sinfield's lad.
But today he's a Challenge Cup winner after making the most of his unexpected Wembley shot.
The 20-year-old had played only four times for Wigan before Saturday's final against Warrington.
But after centre Adam Keighran was hit with a three-game ban, he came in to enjoy a "surreal" time with Matt Peet's record breakers.
この記事は Daily Star の June 10, 2024 版に掲載されています。
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この記事は Daily Star の June 10, 2024 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
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