Sky Live: Robins vs Warriors talking points

We take a look at what is being said ahead of last season's surprise package Hull Kingston Rovers hosting Wigan Warriors in Super League, live on Sky Sports on Friday... A new era for the Warriors

It will be a slightly different experience for Matt Peet on Friday evening when Wigan are preparing for their opening match of the new Super League season away to Hull KR.

The long-time member of the Warriors' backroom staff would normally be running the team through their pre-match warm-ups, but instead he will be on media duties and then be the man all of the players are looking at to deliver those final inspirational words ahead of kick-off.

That is because Peet has been chosen to succeed Adrian Lam as head coach and lead Wigan into the 2022 campaign, although from his point of view these are only minor changes from his time as Lam's assistant.

"I've always been quite an active coach on gameday and always had the nerves, so I don't think I'll be any more or less nervous, or riding the emotion more," Peet said. "I've always really cared, and I don't believe it's the case you care more because you're head coach.

"The major difference is engaging with the media and partners outside of the team. The day-to-day involvement, other than naming the team and having those micro discussions with the players, it's very similar."

Peet and the Warriors will no doubt be wary of the fact they were beaten in both of their matches against the Robins last year, with the East Hull club triumphing 18-8 at the DW Stadium in June and then winning 26-14 at Hull College Craven Park two months later.

One Rovers player who is very familiar with Wigan is a man who until this season lined up for the Cherry and Whites' great rivals St Helens, Lachlan