 He played an important role against Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks helping Wigan to win the World Club Challenge for a record-breaking fourth time.His early season form was not overly impressive and after he withdrew early against Castleford Tigers it was announced that he was to have surgery to remove a kidney which had been troubling him.Incredibly just two months later he made his comeback against Widnes Vikings helping Wigan to a 28–12 victory.