20-man squad v Hull KR
- Adrian Lam names a Wigan Warriors 20-man squad to face Hull KR
- Liam Marshall and Oliver Gildart return for selection.
- Wigan Warriors v Hull KR, Friday 18th June, DW Stadium, 7:45pm K.O.
Adrian Lam has named a Wigan Warriors 20-man squad to take on Hull Kingston Rovers this Friday.
The Betfred Super League Round 10 tie will be the first since last March to allow fans back into the DW Stadium.
Tony Smith’s side will come into the game on a high, after comfortably beating Salford 40-4 last time out. The Cherry and Whites will look to get back to winning ways after a disappointing defeat to Catalans in Round 8 two weeks ago.
Team news
Oliver Gildart and Liam Marshall are available for selection for the first time this season. Gildart has struggled since pre-season with a groin issue, while Marshall has been recovering from a long term knee injury [anterior cruciate ligament] since September 2020.
Willie Isa is also included after missing the last two games with a corked thigh.
Zak Hardaker will serve the first of a two match ban after receiving a Grade C charge (head butting) for an incident against Catalans Dragons in Round 8.
After being handed a Grade F charge (Unacceptable language based on national or ethnic origin), prop forward Tony Clubb will serve the fifth of an eight match ban. Full statement HERE.
Injury news
On Tuesday, the head coach provided some more info on the condition of Bevan French, who suffered a hamstring injury in Round 7 against Salford Red Devils.
“He’s had surgery now, we are just waiting to hear back from the surgeon to tell us what the timeframe is for his recovery. We should hopefully know by the end of this week.”
Half back Jai Field continues his recovery from a torn hamstring sustained during Wigan’s season opener against Leigh Centurions in March.
20-man squad to face Hull KR
2. Dom Manfredi
4. Oliver Gildart
5. Liam Marshall
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
19. Liam Byrne
20. Harry Smith
21. Ethan Havard
22. Jake Bibby
25. Joe Shorrocks
27. Kai Pearce-Paul
30. Umyla Hanley
31. Jackson Hastings
