This loan move highlights the ever-evolving approach to player development and team strategy in the Super League…
In a significant roster development
ahead of the 2025 Super League season,
Wigan Warriors’ forward Tiaki Chan has
secured a loan move to Salford Red
Devils. This transition aims to provide
Chan with increased playing
opportunities and bolster Salford’s
forward pack.
  Background on Tiaki Chan
Tiaki Chan, a 24-year-old France
international, began his professional
rugby league career with the Catalans
Dragons, making 16 appearances before
transferring to Wigan Warriors ahead of
the 2024 season. Despite Wigan’s
triumphant campaign, clinching all four
major honors, Chan found limited
opportunities, featuring in only three
matches. To gain more game time, he
spent part of the season on loan at Hull
FC, where he made nine appearances.
([wigantoday.net]
(https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby
-league/wigan-warriors-forward-
completes-super-league-loan-move-for-
start-of-2025-season-4969516?
utm_source=chatgpt.com))
  The Loan Agreement
The loan arrangement between Wigan
Warriors and Salford Red Devils is
designed to be flexible, operating on a
rolling basis. This structure allows both
clubs to assess Chan’s performance and
make adjustments as necessary
throughout the season. The specific
duration of the loan has not been
publicly disclosed. ([bbc.com]
(https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-
league/articles/cpvmd79vmg1o?
utm_source=chatgpt.com))
  Official Statements
Wigan Warriors’ head coach, Matt Peet,
expressed his support for the move,
stating, “This is a good opportunity for
Tiaki to get some game time in Super
League. We are confident he will
contribute positively to Salford on and
off the field.” ([wigantoday.net]
(https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby
-league/wigan-warriors-forward-
completes-super-league-loan-move-for-
start-of-2025-season-4969516?
utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Tiaki Chan also shared his enthusiasm
about joining Salford, saying, “I’m very
grateful for the opportunity to link up
with Salford and have enjoyed my first
few sessions with the boys.”
([loverugbyleague.com]
(https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/o
ut-of-favour-wigan-warriors-forward-
links-up-with-fellow-super-league-club-
ahead-of-2025?
utm_source=chatgpt.com))
  Implications for Salford Red Devils
For Salford, acquiring Chan adds
versatility and international experience
to their squad. Known for his dynamic
playing style and adaptability on the
field, Chan is expected to strengthen the
team’s forward options as they aim for a
competitive edge in the upcoming
season.
  Looking Ahead
As the 2025 Super League season
approaches, all eyes will be on Tiaki
Chan to see how he integrates into the
Salford lineup and capitalizes on this
opportunity to showcase his abilities.
Both Wigan and Salford supporters will
be keen to observe the impact of this
loan move on their respective teams’
performances.
This strategic loan underscores the
dynamic nature of player development
and team strategy within the Super
League, highlighting how clubs
collaborate to optimize talent utilization
and achieve competitive success.