SAINTS had to dig deep and overcome plenty of adversity to keep their winning Super League run going at Wakefield.

They won 20-16 after trailing 12-6 at the break with tries coming from Paul Wellens, Joe Greenwood and Jordan Turner.

In an awful six minute spell Saints lost Mark Percival with a knee injury, Jonny Lomax, leg, and Luke Thompson with a head knock.

But they recovered and eventually won the arm wrestle in the middle to secure a crucial two points.

Bernard Platt captured the action.

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1. Former skipper Paul Wellens marked his return to the first team byscoring a try from the stand off position.

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2. Saints lost Jonny Lomax with a leg injury after appearing to land heavily after collecting a high ball.

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3. Tommy Makinson adapted to his changed role well and had a fine overall game.

 

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4. Luke Thompson caught the effects of a big Mose Masoe tackle shortly after enering the fray.

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5....And Big Mose was hardly unscathed either!

 

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6. Coaching team of Sean Long and Keiron Cunningham had plenty to ponder at the break, with Saints trailing.

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7. A charge downfield from Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook was finished off in the next play with the ball teed up for Joe Greenwood.

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8. Joe Greenwood stands up for himself against the Wakefield pack.

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9. Mark Flanagan suffered a serious eye injury during the course of the game - but stayed on the field as a result of Saints' earlier casualties.

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10. Jordan Turner finishes off from Jon Wilkin's high bomb to effectively secure the winning try.