England second-rower Gareth Hock can expect a few sly digs from his brother-in-law when Wigan take on engage Super League form team Huddersfield at the JJB Stadium on Friday.
Giants stand-off Kevin Brown, who married Hock's sister Kirsty in September after a six-year courtship, is aware of the international forward's ability to destroy defences - and also his occasional inability to control his discipline.
Hock was sent off in the corresponding match last season for tugging the arm of referee Ian Smith - an offence that landed him with a five-match ban - and Brown will not hesitate if he gets the chance to wind him up during Friday's game.
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