And Farrell had words of praise for double try-scorer Renouf: "He is a fantastic player, " the captain said.

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Steve Renouf also found himself unable to capitalise after a clever interception when Brian Carney chased back to make the tackle.

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Brett Dallas, Terry Newton, Robinson and Australian Test centre Steve Renouf scored second-half tries to complete the demolition job, with the Sharks saving some face courtesy of touchdowns for Richard Horn and Adam Maher.

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Wigan stretched their lead nine minutes into the second half with another delightfully-worked try from Peters after Farrell had combined with loose forward Denis Betts to get Steve Renouf on a run down the left flank.

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