{"id":302407,"date":"2025-12-07T01:40:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T01:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/302407\/"},"modified":"2025-12-07T01:40:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T01:40:15","slug":"worst-case-scenario-wigan-warriors-man-reflects-on-season-ending-injury-as-he-eyes-first-team-training-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/302407\/","title":{"rendered":"“Worst case scenario” – Wigan Warriors man reflects on season-ending injury as he eyes first team training return"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Wigan Warriors hooker, Tom Forber, has given an update on the injury he suffered in August that ruled him out for the remainder of the season.<\/p>\n

Forber was handed a spell of first-team opportunities to start the year, as he filled in for the injured Brad O\u2019Neill. He represented the club six times, including in Las Vegas, where he managed to bag an assist in the 48-24 victory over Warrington Wolves.<\/p>\n

O\u2019Neill\u2019s return at the end of March meant that Matt Peet would choose him and Kruise Leeming as the side\u2019s two hookers, leaving Forber on the sidelines.<\/p>\n

After some strong performances in the reserve grade, he suffered a wrist injury that ruled him out for the rest of the campaign, in what was a disappointing end to a positive year for the 22-year-old.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Wigan\u2019s club media,<\/a> he has given an update on his fitness, and how his off-season has changed due to the extended layoff.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cAs soon as I saw my wrist, and with the pain I was in, I feared the worst going for scans. It ended up being the worst case scenario \u2013 season ending \u2013 and I\u2019m an individual who always likes to stay active, so that made things difficult at the start as I couldn\u2019t do much.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe off-season has been slightly different because of the injury. I\u2019ve still managed to spend a week in Egypt and visit family as much as I can. I\u2019ve also spent quite a bit of time with the lads; going for breakfasts, playing cards and squash is popular.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wigan Warriors man reflects on \u201clonely\u201d injury recovery process ahead of return to full fitness<\/p>\n

With the club now two weeks into full pre-season training, Forber is happy to be part of the full squad once again, after admitting doing rehab by himself was a tough place, both mentally and physically.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou face lonely and repetitive days in the gym when you\u2019re injured, but it\u2019s important you keep working hard whilst staying positive because your main goal is to return fitter, faster and stronger,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI definitely enjoy being back in. Obviously, pre-season is tough and long days, but when you spend so long working through rehab on your own you miss being around teammates even more.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome of the best days and memories come from working hard alongside friends while sharing a laugh.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe connection we have is built from the time we spend together outside of rugby. We\u2019re a good group of mates which is why we look connected when playing together as our desire to win for each other is stronger than the wanting to win for yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n

As well as getting himself right on the field, the young hooker has been doing some extra-curricular activities with the club\u2019s foundation, and has been helping out in local schools once a week to try and get more kids to learn about, and play, rugby league, as well as talking about the impact of mental health and well-being, something that Forber knows the importance of after his injury.<\/p>\n

\u201cWarriors Together [The club\u2019s community programme] is massive for the lads as we get to engage with the community in the build up to Christmas,\u201d he said. \u201cIt gives us that appreciation of what we have and how we shouldn\u2019t take our position for granted.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been in primary schools helping deliver mental health and wellbeing assemblies and physical activities with pupils. It\u2019s special because a lot of these children have a sporting passion so helping inspire them while putting smiles on their faces is the most important aspect.\u201d<\/p>\n

Check out the latest episode of The Serious About Rugby League Show on our YouTube channel here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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