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A closer look at Monday's (0600 AEDT) World Club Challenge clash between Wigan and Sydney Roosters at the DW Stadium.
WORLD CLUB CHALLENGE - WIGAN WARRIORS v SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Wigan:
Coach Adrian Lam
Captain: Sean O'Loughlin
World Club Challenge appearances: 7
Wins: 4
Key man: George Williams - the classy young five-eighth will be able to get up close and personal with one of the modern-day greats in Roosters halfback Cooper Cronk. He'll need to be at his best if Wigan are to win a fifth title.
Sydney Roosters:
Coach: Trent Williams
Captains: Jake Friend, Boyd Cordner
World Club Challenge appearances: 3
Wins: 3
Key man: James Tedesco. The NSW star is establishing himself as the premier fullback in the NRL. He can consolidate that position even further with a big performance against the Super League champions.