21-man squad v Castleford
- Adrian Lam names Wigan’s 21-man squad to face Castleford Tigers.
- One change in the 21 as Liam Byrne returns in the place of Sam Halsall.
- Wigan Warriors v Castleford Tigers, Thurs 22nd April, DW Stadium, K.O. 6pm.
Adrian Lam has named the Wigan Warriors 21-man squad to face Castleford Tigers in Round 4 of the Betfred Super League this Thursday (K.O. 6pm).
Both sides head into the fixture with an unbeaten record in 2021 so far, having won all three of their league fixtures and their third round Challenge Cup ties.
Team News
Prop forward Liam Byrne returns for selection after serving a one-match penalty notice last week.
After being named in last week’s 21 but missing out on match day due to a slight back issue, Bevan French is named in the squad to face Castleford.
Injury news
In Monday’s press conference the head coach highlighted a slight concern over club captain Thomas Leuluai. He said: “He’s got a sternum issue. We will see how he pulls up and give it until captain’s run to decide.”
The the kiwi half back is included in the 21 to face Castleford on Thursday evening.
Dom Manfredi misses out this week after Lam confirmed the winger had taken a knock in training to the injured hand which has kept him out of action so far this season.
Oliver Gildart again misses out as he recovers from a groin strain which has halted the centre taking to the field in 2021 so far.
Jai Field remains unavailable after suffering a hamstring tear in Round 1 against Leigh Centurions
Liam Marshall continues his recovery from a knee injury (anterior cruciate ligament) which has kept him sidelined since September 2020.
Wigan Warriors 21-man squad to face Castleford
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
19. Liam Byrne
20. Harry Smith
21. Ethan Havard
22. Jake Bibby
23. Mitch Clark
25. Joe Shorrocks
29. James McDonnell
30. Umyla Hanley
31. Jackson Hastings
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