21-man squad v Leigh
- Adrian Lam names the Wigan Warriors 21-man squad to face Leigh Centurions.
- One change as Kai Pearce-Paul replaces James McDonnell.
- Leigh Centurions v Wigan Warriors, Mon 17th May, Leigh Sports Village, K.O. 7:45pm.
Adrian Lam has named the Wigan Warriors 21-man squad to face Leigh Centurions in the Betfred Super League this coming Monday (K.O. 7:45pm).
The Cherry and Whites will travel to Leigh Sports Village to face the Leythers for the second time this season, having narrowly beaten their local rivals in the opening round in March.
The game will hold extra significance, being that a limited number of spectators will be allowed back in to stadia for the first time in Rugby League in over a year.
Team news
On Friday young forward James McDonnell joined York City Knights on a two-week loan, making him unavailable for selection. Learn more HERE.
After being handed a Grade F charge (Unacceptable language based on national or ethnic origin), prop forward Tony Clubb will serve the second of an eight match ban. Full statement HERE.
Injury news
Club captain Tommy Leuluai remains unavailable with a sternum injury.
Oliver Gildart misses out as he gets closer to recovering from a groin injury which has kept the centre out of action so far this season.
Liam Marshall continues his recovery from a knee injury (ACL) sustained last September against Castleford Tigers.
Providing an update on the winger earlier this week, Lam said: “He’s trained with the full squad for the first time today (Thursday), they gave him a round of applause for getting back out there with them. He’s probably two weeks away.”
Half back Jai Field remains sidelined with a hamstring tear sustained in Round 1 against Leigh Centurions.
21-man squad to face Leigh Centurions
1. Bevan French
2. Dom Manfredi
3. Zak Hardaker
8. Brad Singleton
9. Sam Powell
10. Joe Bullock
11. Willie Isa
12. Liam Farrell
13. John Bateman
14. Oliver Partington
15. Morgan Smithies
19. Liam Byrne
20. Harry Smith
21. Ethan Havard
22. Jake Bibby
23. Mitch Clark
25. Joe Shorrocks
27. Kai Pearce-Paul
28. Sam Halsall
30. Umyla Hanley
31. Jackson Hastings
