For Mathers, the move to the Halliwell Jones Stadium - on a two-and-a-half-year deal - offers the chance to kickstart a career that has been interrupted by injury and loss of form.

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Bridge then went between the winger and Paul Whatuira for his second before carving out a try for Myler, while Hicks went over for his first after Mathers' pass found him unmarked.

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But Warrington had the final word with two more tries, after a well-worked effort by Castleford-bound Wolves full-back Mathers was chalked off for obstruction against Westwood.

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The Giants now trailed by just six points but Warrington increased their lead six minutes before half-time when more slick handling between Bridge, Mathers and King created the space for Aussie winger Hicks to score.

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In contrast, Richard Mathers - the man set to make way for Hodgson's arrival at the Halliwell Jones - was among a host of impressive performers for the Wolves.

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And it got even better for Tony Smith's side three minutes later when Briers this time linked up with Richie Mathers, whose pass got Riley over in the corner.

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