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June 10, 2024

Warriors rookie grabs big chance to shine

- DAVE CRAVEN

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IT WASN'T long ago Zach Eckersley was playing schoolboy rugby league with Kevin Sinfield's lad.

But today he's a Challenge Cup winner after making the most of his unexpected Wembley shot.

The 20-year-old had played only four times for Wigan before Saturday's final against Warrington.

But after centre Adam Keighran was hit with a three-game ban, he came in to enjoy a "surreal" time with Matt Peet's record breakers.

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