Wild Oats' skipper Mark Richards told the official website that Investec Loyal was a deserved winner.

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The 100-foot Wild Oats, skippered by Australian Mark Richards, sailed into the Tasmanian capital two days, seven hours, 37 minutes and 20 seconds after leaving Sydney Harbor, having led most of the way.

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Chris Ashton and Pat Richards put the result beyond doubt while Barrett fed Mark Calderwood for Wigan's fifth try.

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Mark C O'Flaherty, editor of Civilian, said Ms Richards had written a highly personal story about her experiences of moving to Margate and setting up her business.

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He witnessed the likes of Clive Lloyd, Gordon Greenidge, Viv Richards, Michael Holding and Malcolm Marshall leave an indelible mark on the game - and some of their opponents.

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Meanwhile, Quins chief executive Mark Evans says the club are undecided as to whether they will replace Richards.

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Barnett pulled one back for the Eagles with his second try, to which Tomkins responded with a third try, Richards adding the extras to take Wigan to the 50-point mark.

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With Super League's top points scorer Pat Richards having been given the night off from kicking duties, Australian hooker Mark Riddell was also given his chance with the boot, finishing with six goals from eight attempts.

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But scores from Mark Calderwood and Liam Colbon, who came into the team as a late replacement for the unavailable Pat Richards, clinched the Wigan win.

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