Toby King has revealed how his season-long mortgage with Wigan Warriors helped re-establish himself at Warrington Wolves through the 2024 Betfred Tremendous League season.
“It’s surreal, to be told you’re not wanted, to come back to the club then it’s, ‘Can you do another year somewhere else?’ and Wigan take me on and just put that belief in me,” King informed Sky Sports activities’ The Bench podcast.
“It was perfect and a really good 12 months, and I’m forever grateful for Wigan for it. You can definitely see the winning champions side – the club is class and they’ve got a very close group, as do we and I think we’re trying to replicate that.
“How they play the game, they’ve got some special players in there who can win them games at any moment.”
King has been a mainstay of the Warrington three-quarter line underneath Burgess, scoring seven tries and offering three assists in Tremendous League to this point this season, and might be aiming to assist them keep inside touching distance of the table-topping Warriors after they journey to St Helens on Friday, stay on Sky Sports activities Motion from 7.30pm (8pm kick-off).
The 28-year-old admitted he had not been trying ahead to returning to the Wolves however has shaped a powerful bond with Burgess and sees loads of similarities between the previous England captain and Wigan boss Matt Peet.
“I was dreading it, thinking ‘What it’s going to be like?’ because I left on bad terms, but everyone has been so good with me,” King mentioned.
“Sam Burgess wasn’t there at the time, but he rang me and explained to me what he wanted.
“I am enjoying him at tennis at weekends and beating him on a regular basis, so he loves that and we’re getting alongside rather well with him.
“[Burgess and Peet] are very similar in that they like to get close with the players, get personal relationships and try to get the best out of them individually.”
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Friday, July 19: St Helens vs Warrington Wolves (8pm, Sky Sports activities Motion)*, Huddersfield Giants vs Salford Crimson Devils (8pm, Sky Sports activities Combine), Leigh Leopards vs London Broncos (8.05pm, Sky Showcase).
Saturday, July 20: Hull FC vs Wigan Warriors (2pm, Sky Sports activities Enviornment), Leeds Rhinos vs Hull KR (3pm, Sky Sports activities Motion)*.
Sunday, July 21: Castleford Tigers vs Catalans Dragons (3pm, Sky Sports activities Motion).
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