Brian Noble got the response he had demanded from his under-fire players as Wigan got back to winning ways to end a run of three consecutive defeats with their biggest win of the season..

Stung by criticism of their below-par performance in defeat to Huddersfield last week, the Warriors had the game in the bag by half-time as they consolidated fifth spot in the engage Super League table by running in a dozen tries.

Challenge Cup finalists Hull were torn apart as Wigan ran in five in the first half with three coming inside the opening quarter.

Jeered off last week, the Warriors were given a standing ovation by the fans as they made their entrance on to the JJB pitch, and it proved to be just what the doctor ordered.as young loose forward Joel Tomkins went on to claim a hat-trick and Aussie star Pat Richards rattled up another 26 points from nine goals and two tries.

Homeward-bound Australian star Trent Barrett set the mood by creating the first try with a delicate chip to the line. The bounce deceived everyone but winger Richards was first to react and get the touchdown.

Great Britain prop Stuart Fielden paved the way for number two when he was hauled down just short after powering his way to the line. But the damage was done and hooker Micky Higham burrowed his way in from dummy half.

More punishment followed for Hull when a Barrett kick was spilled on their own line, and centre Cameron Phelps cashed in with the third try.

Richards landed two conversions and Wigan led 16-0.

Hull , who looked to have Wembley on their minds, suffered again when they coughed up possession close to their own line, and front-rower Iafeta Paleaaesina had the strength to crash over for Wigan's fourth try..

It was becoming embarrassing for the visitors as the Warriors struck again with Tomkins roaring through yet another gap to get his first of the night, Richards, who rattled the woodwork with a penalty, hit the target with both conversion attempts to make it 28-0 at the break.

It took Wigan only two minutes to add to their lead after the re-start with ex Parramatta star Tim Smith firing out a long pass which was taken brilliantly by Barrett and his offload sent in Thomas Leuluai with Richards again adding the extras.

Hull finally got on the scoresheet when Jamie Thackray took the Wigan defence by surprise and crossed under the sticks from close range after a quick tap penalty to give Danny Tickle a simple shot at goal.

Normal service was resumed when Tomkins raced in for Wigan's seventh after taking full advantage of some poor defence.

Then, from a scrum 10 metres out, Wigan were in again as Richards scored his second in the corner to make it 42-6.

Tomkins completed his hat-trick, centre George Carmont grabbed a brace and Paleaaesina got his second of the game to take Wigan's try total to 12.