Injury update

Get the latest on the Wigan Warriors squad ahead of Friday’s game against Hull Kingston Rovers with the Assured Screening Injury Update.

On Wednesday lunchtime Adrian Lam named a 20-man squad to face the Robins in their Round 10 Betfred Super League clash.

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.

Marshall has been sidelined since early September 2020 with a knee injury.

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.

French suffered a hamstring injury in Wigan’s away fixture at Salford in Round 7.

“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

Thursday 17 June 2021