SAINTS players enjoyed their victory of Wigan on Good Friday - and several of them celebrated afterwards on the pitch with their children.

Here is a selection of celebration shots from the aftermath of the 12-4 victory over the reigning champions.

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The win means Saints are now top of the pile and have overcome a tough Challenge Cup opening round – and in a much better position than four weeks ago when some prophets of doom speculated whether Saints could possibly lose five in a row after their defeat by Salford and with a tough run of games.

Wellens said: “It’s pleasing because we lost again against Salford a few weeks ago, which was a disappointing result for us.

“And then you looked to two games against Leeds and then Wigan on Good Friday it can be a pretty daunting proposition when you've come off the back of a disappointing defeat.

“But I love the way this playing group have attacked that and advanced to the next round of the Challenge Cup and two important wins in Super League and obviously the challenge is another tough one next week for us at Catalans.

“But the way this team has responded from that disappointment is really pleasing and we sit where we sit on merit.”