21-man squad v Leigh
- Adrian Lam names 21-man squad to face Leigh Centurions
- Jai Field could make his debut on Friday if selected
- Leigh Centurions v Wigan Warriors, Friday 26th March, K.O. 8:15pm
Head coach Adrian Lam has named the Wigan Warriors 21-man squad to face Leigh Centurions in the opening Round of the 2021 Betfred Super League (K.O. 8:15pm).
The two clubs will do battle on neutral ground at Leeds’ Emerald Headingley Stadium in a double header, with St Helens taking on Salford in the earlier kick off (6pm).
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On Jackson Hastings, Lam said: “Due to Jackson’s delayed arrival, we feel that he needs another week of training in the team sessions and environment before he will be selected.
“It’s great to have him back in training – he has lifted the intensity since his arrival. He’s an important part of our team and brings us a completely different dimension – we can’t wait for him to be back involved.
“Jackson will play a part in Friday’s game as part of the group and will be running messages to his teammates on and off the field.”
Due to his arrival back in the UK this week, Lam said that Bevan French “wouldn’t be considered for Round 1”.
Dom Manfredi is unavailable after suffering a fracture to his thumb. Oliver Gildart misses out with a groin strain.
Liam Marshall continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained in September 2020 vs Castleford. The winger is expected to be in contention from May.
21-man squad v Wigan Warriors
3. Zak Hardaker
6. Jai Field
7. Tommy Leuluai
8. Brad Singleton
9. Sam Powell
10. Joe Bullock
11. Willie Isa
12. Liam Farrell
13. John Bateman
14. Oliver Partington
15. Morgan Smithies
17. Tony Clubb
19. Liam Byrne
20. Harry Smith
21. Ethan Havard
22. Jake Bibby
23. Mitch Clark
25. Joe Shorrocks
28. Sam Halsall
29. James McDonnell
30. Umyla Hanley
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