Wigan coach Shaun Wane believes the Rugby Football League will hand out suitable punishments after a mass brawl marred their victory over St Helens.
Warriors' Gareth Hock and Chris Tuson, plus Saints' Shaun Magennis, were all shown red cards in Wigan's 42-16 win. "Whatever happens, we'll deal with it," Wane told BBC Sport. "The RFL will do the right thing and we'll deal with it. "We've got a lot of kids coming through that are chomping at the bit to get a game and this might be their chance." A disciplinary hearing on Tuesday is likely to determine any retrospective punishments for all three players, who were dismissed by on-field referee Ben Thaler after consultation with his two assistants. Forward Hock, who missed the final five matches of last season after being found guilty of gouging, could face a lengthy suspension if he is deemed to have been the main perpitrator. "If he's made a mistake, I'll be into him," added Wane. "I don't want to lose Gareth Hock. "He needs to be better and he has been better while he's been under me. He's no angel, but neither are St Helens and neither are we." Meanwhile, St Helens captain Paul Wellens has apologised to supporters after the club succumbed to defeat at the Etihad Stadium, their third loss to Wigan this season. Saints were blown away by five tries in a stunning opening 25 minutes from the Warriors, a start from which they never recovered. Wellens, who had the minor satisfaction of scoring his 200th try for the club in the closing stages, told BBC Radio Merseyside: "It's hugely disappointing. "Our supporters came here expecting a much better performance than what we've shown and we have to apologise to them. "We played well below what we're capable of and it's hard to take. We know that we have to improve."
28 May 2012 Last updated at 12:17
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