Wigan Warriors have started the defence of their Super League title with defeat to the Huddersfield Giants.

Brett Ferres got the visitors off to a good start with an early try before a quick-fire brace from Jermaine McGillvary left them in a commanding position.

However, reigning Man of Steel Danny Brough struggled with the kicking duties, missing all three conversions and a drop goal attempt in the opening half.

A string of mistakes let the defending champions back into the match after the break as Brough missed the chance to add a fourth Giants try, before handling errors allowed Joe Burgess and Iain Thornley to score for the hosts.

Huddersfield were able to regain their composure though, with McGillvary completing his hat-trick, before Scott Grix made sure of the win with a fifth try for the Giants inside the final 10 minutes.