Wigan boss Matt Peet didn\u2019t wish to comment on Christian Wade\u2019s future amid reports of the winger seeking a return to rugby union, but didn\u2019t suggest that his time with the Warriors is set to be extended.<\/p>\n
Reigning Super League champions Wigan<\/a> signed veteran Wade back in April with the conditions that he would join the club once his Premiership Rugby campaign with Gloucester had come to an end in the 15-a-side code.<\/p>\n The 34-year-old has previously tried his hand in American football as well as union, and is the Premiership\u2019s second-highest try-scorer of all-time, behind only another ex-Warriors man in Chris Ashton on that list.<\/p>\n He eventually joined the Warriors in early June, but having only penned a deal until the end of the season, reports last week suggested that he would be seeking a return to the Premiership and to union.<\/p>\n Matt Peet addresses Christian Wade future amid rugby union return links<\/p>\n Wade<\/a> played in Wigan\u2019s reserves before being handed his Super League debut against Huddersfield on July 11.<\/p>\n He scored a try against the Giants and another the following week against Hull FC, but both games included numerous individual errors from the winger, and in the latter they contributed to a shock home defeat. The winger hasn\u2019t played since.<\/p>\n Addressing the reports linking him with a union return after the Warriors\u2019 44-2 win at home against Wakefield Trinity on Sunday afternoon, head coach Peet<\/a> said: \u201cI don\u2019t think it\u2019s my place to comment.<\/p>\n \u201cI know the crack, and know what\u2019s going on. But I just think we owe it to Christian to let him make an announcement when the time is right for him.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ll repeat what I said, he\u2019s been a great addition to the club.\u201d<\/p>\n Peet has previously alluded to salary cap constraints being a contributing factor as to why it\u2019s difficult for Wigan to try and keep Wade around.<\/p>\n At present, his contract counts for nothing on the Super League<\/a> club\u2019s cap due to the talent pool regulations and this deal being Wade\u2019s first in league having made the move from union.<\/p>\n If he were to be kept around beyond this year though, 50% of his next contract value would be loaded on to the their salary cap.<\/p>\n That would be the same if he were to link up with another Super League club, which had been mooted at one stage.<\/p>\n Now though, it appears Wade will be making a return to the Premiership.<\/p>\n MONDAY\u2019S READS ON LRL<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Wigan Warriors boss Matt Peet addresses Christian Wade future amid rugby union return links<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Sam Burgess blasts Warrington Wolves showing in woeful Huddersfield Giants defeat<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Analysing Bevan French\u2019s glorious Wigan return as Warriors thump Wakefield Trinity<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Andy Burnham reveals outcome of meeting with Salford owners as \u2018assurances\u2019 given on future<\/a><\/p>\n