21-man squad v Leeds
- Adrian Lam names Wigan’s 21-man squad to face Leeds Rhinos.
- One changes from last week as Bevan French replaces the suspended Liam Byrne.
- Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors, Thurs 15th April, Emerald Headingley Stadium, K.O. 745pm.
Adrian Lam has named the Wigan Warriors 21-man squad to face Leeds Rhinos on Thursday evening at Emerald Headingley Stadium (K.O. 7:45pm).
The Betfred Super League encounter will see the Cherry and Whites face Richard Agar’s men after an unbeaten start to the 2021 campaign.
The Wigan head coach has made one change to the squad that faced York City Knights, with Bevan French being included in the place of the suspended Liam Byrne.
Team news
Speaking to the press on Monday, Lam outlined the likelihood of Bevan French’s inclusion this Thursday.
“He will be part of the squad this week no doubt. He’s better off than he was a couple of weeks ago. We will give him the rest of the week to see if he is good to play at the back end of the week.
“We are taking a precautionary route with him because you’re seeing so many soft tissue injuries at the moment, so we’ve got to make sure he’s ok and ready to go.”
Prop forward Liam Byrne is unavailable after receiving a one match penalty notice for Grade B Dangerous Contact in Wigan’s Challenge Cup victory over York City Knights las week.
Injury news
The head coach also provided an update on the progress of winger Dom Manfredi, who has so far missed the start of the season with a broken thumb.
“Dom gets his hand out of his cast in two days time. His physical side is bang on as he’s been able to do everything else [in training]. He won’t be far away.”
Oliver Gildart again misses out as he recovers from a groin strain.
Liam Marshall continues his long-term recovery for a ACL knee injury sustained against Castleford in September 2020.
Wigan Warriors 21-man squad to face Leeds Rhinos
1. Bevan French
3. Zak Hardaker
7. Thomas 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
20. Harry Smith
21. Ethan Havard
22. Jake Bibby
23. Mitch Clark
25. Joe Shorrocks
28. Sam Halsall
29. James McDonnell
30. Umyla Hanley
31. Jackson Hastings
