Challenge Cup player ratings as numerous stars shine in enthralling contest

Brought class to Giants’ back play but will never forget those four missed kicks.

The England winger made great metres, scored again but still no trophy.

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Went well in the centre and did wonderfully to set up McGillvary.

Did brilliantly to score his try and was always a threat on the left edge.

Turns 22 on Monday but no early birthday present. Excellent display, though.

Orchestrated things well without being able to really make Wigan pay.

Showed no signs of that hamstring strain. Was a controlling influence.

Solid start but helped off after just 20 minutes wincing in pain from injury.

Busy throughout before coming off late on nursing an injury.

Got through some great work in the middle to make up for Hill’s absence.

As solid as ever, never stopped. Huge effort from ex-Great Britain second-row.

Industrious Australian back from injury to make his mark and worthy Lance Todd Trophy winner.

Captain led from the front as always and never took backwards step.

Replacements:

Got his chance and didn't let the Giants down.

Fired away all game.

Churned his way through work.

injected energy once he came on.

Super League’s man of the moment was kept relatively subdued but still scored.

Always a danger and escaped to get Field over for that try

Got a knock early on but battled on to get his side to victory

Rock solid for Wigan and showed why Giants want him for 2023.

Bumped off for McGillvary’s try but responded with THAT late winner

The Australian was unusually error-prone and came off nursing arm injury near end.

A mature display from the young half-back who repaid Matty Peet’s faith in him.

A real strong presence in the