SAINTS boss Keiron Cunningham drew plenty of satisfaction from seeing his side run in five tries against rivals Wigan in the 28-12 win Langtree Park.

He was less bothered in the result, rather his priority was seeing improvement across the park.

Saints' pack muscled up well in the middle and that laid the platform for Travis Burns to show his skills in the halves.

Cunningham said: "It was good but it is the same as last week, I wasn't concerned with the result, I just wanted to see improvement. It was a good first half for me and I like the way the boys hung on in there in the second half when the possession was at around 25:75.

"They tested us defensively; we leaked one from a kick and then got one good ball set and scored. They were good signs for me.

"The halves were brilliant, the forwards were good and Roby played well too. I got the improvement I was looking for. Wigan are a great side and probably one of the best attacking sides in the comp.

"I thought we hung on in there well and put into practice the work we had done defensively this week. I'm pleased with the boys and they responded."

There was particular praise for some individuals.

"Travis was outstanding and typified why we brought him into the club. He showed his intent and what he brings to the team.

"Like him, I saw the team's intent in the dressing room and they went out and did what we wanted them to do.

"Joe Greenwood was outstanding and to be honest he has surprised me. I knew he would be a good player but I thought he would be 12 months away.

"He has done well against one of the best teams in the comp and there are some tough decisions ahead of the Catalan game now.

"Andre Savelio showed he could do that Alex Walmsley, Mose Masoe role and I thought Atelea Vea was brilliant too."

Fielding a question about last October's Grand Final, Cunningham made it clear it was time to move on.

"Regardless of the history, it has gone now and we won a trophy regardless of what happened. This wasn't about getting one over anyone; it was a good competitive game," he said.

Injury wise Cunningham confirmed that Jonny Lomax took a knock in the back was not a concern, whilst saying that Jordan Turner's head knock was not a concern.