HASTINGS D-DAY AT WIGAN
RUGBY LEAGUE
JACKSON HASTINGS will tomorrow tell League Leaders and Shield winners Wigan whether he’s staying.
The Warriors, earning a week off after finishing top, are keen to keep the reigning Man of Steel.
But Hastings says he needs to speak to his family back in Australia before coming to a decision.
He said: “I think I know what I want to do and know what my heart is telling me.
“Hopefully by the start of next week I will come to a decision.”
The 24-year-old Great Britain star left the NRL under a cloud midway through the 2018 season after a bust-up at Manly.
Salford stepped in and the playmaker has been a sensation ever since, helping the Red Devils to a shock Grand Final appearance last year before joining Warriors. Wigan coach Adrian Lam, whose own contract future is uncertain, said: “We’re looking at getting Jackson over the line and then I will be the last one.”
Hastings masterminded Friday’s 19-6 win over Huddersfield and said: “Obviously the Grand Final is the pinnacle now.
“Hopefully there will be more silverware to go with the League Leaders Shield.”
ROB LUI has warned play-off opponents Catalans to brace themselves for the Sean Long effect.
The former Great Britain half back has answered an emergency call from Leeds after Richard Agar and two other coaches went into Covid-related isolation.
Long wasn’t due to start as assistant coach until next season but Lui says he’s arrived early with a bang. He said: “Me and
Luke Gale have been on him straight away getting tips. He’s been very good for us.”