Junior Nsemba has taken to social media to insist that Wigan Warriors will bounce back from their 2025 Grand Final defeat.
The Warriors lost 24-6 to Hull KR in Saturday’s showpiece event at Old Trafford to finish the 2025 Super League season empty handed. Matt Peet’s side were the favourites going into the clash, but they could have no complaints about the result, with Rovers turning up to avenge their 2024 loss to Wigan and complete a treble.
It was a hugely disappointing night for the Cherry and Whites and Nsemba received another blow on Sunday afternoon when he was informed by Shaun Wane that he would not be included in this autumn’s England squad to face Australia.
With the dust settling on the events of the weekend, Nsemba has taken to social media to outline his thoughts on his first loss as a first-teamer that ‘truly stung’.
However, the back-rower has vowed that Wigan will ‘come back defiant’ from their Old Trafford setback, while also sending a message to those England players set to face of against the Kangaroos later this month.
Wigan Warriors’ Junior Nsemba takes to Instagram
“The disappointment is clear to see,” Nsemba wrote on Instagram. “My second season brought a lot of emotions and even more lessons.
“I’m a product of this club and this town, and it fills me with so much pride to pull on the shirt.
“I know what this club means to you all—I never take that for granted. That’s why this weekend was a tough one to take.
“It’s the first one that truly stung at this level, so I’m processing it, learning from it.
“In true Wigan style, we come back defiant. Off-season work starts now.
“Shoutout to my teammates, the coaches and staff—Radders, Brooksy, and especially Matty—for showing me daily what professionalism looks like, but more importantly, what a good human being looks like. To my mum, dad, stepdad, little brother and sisters—you’re my why. Always.
“I’m extremely proud to call Wigan Warriors my club.
“I wanted to take the opportunity here to celebrate our women’s team and Denis [Betts]—what an unbelievable season!
“And to the boys stepping up for England, I’m rooting for you man.”
