Yes, but the Urban myth was that Wigan (as a club) were all full time professional.



The first team to go completely full time pro was Leeds.



Andy Farrell for instance at the time of his first Wembley Final was an apprentice joiner .

Getting back to the article. Bloody good read.

I went to Wigan Tech with Andy, both of us on day release, though he's a few years younger than me. I wont put money on it but I'm sure he was only doing the course in case his 'pro' career went west.



I dont remember him working full time anyway, because he didnt know a saw from a brick

So basically the argument on this thread is that Wigan were bad for being 'professional' rugby league players.



Those damn rebels why did we not all stay amateur like the true rugby clubs, then Tuigimala would have integrated much quicker without having to get smashed by Shaun Edwards