Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet has provided an encouraging update on star playmaker Bevan French while also revealing the latest situation surrounding winger Abbas Miski as the Super League season enters a crucial stage.
French has been sidelined for several months after suffering a serious hamstring injury earlier in the campaign, a setback that deprived Wigan of one of the most influential players in rugby league. The Australian’s absence has been keenly felt, although the Warriors have continued to compete strongly across all competitions thanks to the depth and resilience within Peet’s squad.
Speaking about French’s recovery, Peet has remained cautiously optimistic. Earlier in the season, the coach indicated that the former Man of Steel winner would likely miss the Challenge Cup Final, with the original recovery timeline pointing towards a return in late June or early July. Recent updates suggest the club remains focused on ensuring the half-back is fully fit before he returns to competitive action.
French’s rehabilitation has progressed steadily, and reports indicate he has already returned to match-day involvement after being included in the squad around the Challenge Cup period. That development has raised hopes among supporters that a full playing return is now getting closer.
Peet has consistently stressed the importance of taking a long-term approach with one of the club’s biggest assets. Earlier updates revealed that French remained heavily involved with the squad throughout his recovery, maintaining a positive attitude while continuing strength and conditioning work during the rehabilitation process.
The potential return of French could provide a significant boost for Wigan as they look to strengthen their position in Super League and prepare for the challenges that lie ahead during the second half of the season. His creativity, speed and ability to produce game-changing moments make him one of the competition’s most dangerous attacking players.
While the outlook for French appears increasingly positive, Peet also offered an update on Abbas Miski, whose situation has been one of the more unusual stories at the club this year.
Miski has yet to feature for Wigan’s first team during the 2026 campaign after recovering from a serious hamstring injury sustained towards the end of last season. Although the Lebanon international has returned to fitness and resumed playing through the club’s reserve side, Peet confirmed that supporters should not expect to see him in Wigan’s first-team colours this season.
The Wigan boss explained that the decision is linked to salary-cap management rather than any ongoing injury concern. According to Peet, the club made a strategic decision not to allocate salary-cap space to Miski this year, with plans instead focused on helping the winger regain match fitness before securing a loan move elsewhere.
Despite the disappointment for the player, Peet praised Miski’s professionalism and commitment during a lengthy recovery period. The coach highlighted the hard work the winger has put into his rehabilitation and expressed confidence that regular game time away from Wigan could help him rediscover his best form.
As Wigan prepare for the next phase of the season, the imminent return of French offers genuine excitement, while Miski’s future appears set to unfold away from the first-team picture for the remainder of 2026. Both situations underline the balancing act Peet continues to manage as he guides the Warriors through another demanding campaign. :::
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