I thought it couldn’t get any better than Friday nights play off between St Helens and Leeds. It was a cracking game. Some excellent handling from both sides, but St Helens just slowly pulled ahead till they were miles in front of Leeds. They are such a complete team: Power, Pace and Finesse. It really was a treat to watch.

Then came Saturday. Catalans had 10,000 supports, and Wigan had 200 hardy souls, including a couple who had travelled from Singapore purely to watch the match. For the first 20 mins Wigan didn’t touch the ball, Catalans threw everything at them, but couldn’t cross the line. Once Wigan had the ball, they scored, but Catalan kept at it and with 20 mins or so to go it was 20-20. Then Wigan just exploded and scored 10 odd tries. Yet again it was a cracking game.

So nothing is going to stop me watching the final eliminator next Friday with Wigan against Leeds who have a second bite at the cheery. Come on you Pie Eaters.