'Absolute freak': Fans erupt over Roosters' insane debut

The Rugby league world has been left in a frenzy after Brett Morris’ extraordinary Roosters debut destroyed Wigan in the World Club Challenge.

Morris marked his first match with the Tri Colours by bagging three out of four of the Roosters tries in the 20-8 win.

The 32-year-old proved he still has plenty to offer the Roosters with a first half masterclass setting up the win against the English champions at DW Stadium.

Morris took just four minutes to bag the opening try of the match, showing incredible strength to bulldoze his way over the line.

He then doubled the visitors’ lead in similar fashion four minutes later, before completing the hat-trick in the 32nd minute.

The stunning display lit up social media as viewers praised what appears to be another savvy signing from the Roosters.

Reeling from their horror start, Wigan struggled to get the ball out of their own half.

However, a late tackle by Jared Waerea-Hargreaves on Sam Powell that resulted in a 20-man brawl, re-energised the home fans and their players responded with their best spell of the half.

After turning down two chances to kick for penalties in front of the posts, Wigan were rewarded for that positivity with a well-worked try as winger Tom Davies darted over untouched in the right corner.

Eight minutes before halftime Morris grabbed his third – emulating Michael Jennings’ feat against Wigan in this match five years ago in Sydney – when he once again stood up England centre Oliver Gildart and powered his way over the line.

The second period was more even affair until Taukeiaho’s penalty extended the Roosters’ lead 20 minutes after the restart.

Wigan enjoyed far more possession in the visitors’ half but some laboured final tackle options and an impressive Roosters defence kept them at bay.

A moment of brilliance from Liam Marshall cut the deficit to 16-8 with the winger having the foresight to control a poor pass with his foot, scoop the ball in his left hand and dive over for a try.

However, Zak Hardaker was unable to kick the extra two points from the sideline and two late attacks by the hosts came to nothing.

Roosters winger Daniel Tupou then added some extra gloss to the scoreline with a try in the final seconds, hauling in the outstanding Luke Keary’s high kick.

The win seals a fourth World Club Challenge for the Roosters, who kick off their NRL season against the Rabbitohs next month.

With AAP