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Wigan legend Martin Offiah, who himself left rugby union to join Widnes in 1987, said Wade's signing was big for the sport.

Caitlin Beevers was able to scorch a devastating counter-attack try across the lush green turf for Leeds Rhinos, much like Martin Offiah did for Wigan in 1994.

There's first Premier League starts for 21-year-old defender Odel Offiah and 19-year-old striker Mark O'Mahony.

Wigan - who have a record 20 wins - and Leeds - who have won in 14 times - met in the final of the Challenge Cup in 1994, 1995 and 2011, with Martin Offiah scoring his famous length-of-the-field effort in the first of those finals.

So impressive has his impact been in this World Cup, BBC TV pundits drew comparisons with legendary England and Great Britain winger Martin Offiah.