You could argue there is never an ideal time to go three weeks without playing a competitive fixture. But that is the scenario in front of Wigan Warriors after their game with Huddersfield was cancelled due to a series of positive Covid-19 results at the Giants following Monday's routine round of testing.
Given their elimination in the Challenge Cup, it means that there is going to be 20 days between games for the Warriors until they next play, when they face Hull Kingston Rovers.
Such a long break can often be a hindrance, but for Wigan, it may turn out to be a positive. For a start, the manner of Wigan's last performance against Catalans will be lingering fresh in the memory.
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