article_snippet.sent: Most eyes before kick-off were on Ben Flower as Wigan winger Dom Manfredi prepared to make Wigan winger Dom Manfredi return from a six-month suspension imposed for punching Lance Hohaia in October's Grand Final defeat by St Helens.
article_snippet.sent: Most eyes before kick-off were on Ben Flower on Thursday night as Ben Flower made Ben Flower return from a six-month ban after being sent off for punching Lance Hohaia in the opening moments of Wigan's Grand Final defeat by St Helens last October.
article_snippet.sent: Flower's name was greeted with huge cheers when the team announcement was made 10 minutes before kick-off and there was a deafening roar 23 minutes into the match when Ben Flower made Ben Flower entrance, with Wigan fans on their feet for a standing ovation.
article_snippet.sent: Ben Flower (centre) returned to action after serving six-month ban for punching Lance Hohaia .
article_snippet.sent: That was the signal for Wigan coach Shaun Wane to reintroduce Flower
highlights_snippet.sent: Ben Flower returned from six-month ban for punching Lance Hohaia .