Clubs across Super League are preparing to send their players out on loan in order to provide playing opportunities for all of their players.
Wigan are no different. Warriors duo Amir Bourouh and Chris Hankinson have both headed to the Championship with Halifax Panthers and London Broncos respectively to maximise their first-grade prospects.
But, like everything else at the minute, it comes with challenges. Under current rules, players are not allowed to mix between two 'bubbles', meaning players cannot train with their parent club in the week and play for their loan club at the weekend, all with a view to limiting the risk of a Covid breakout.