Squad v Huddersfield
- Adrian Lam names the Wigan Warriors squad to face Huddersfield.
- Experienced forward Tony Clubb returns for selection.
- Wigan Warriors v Huddersfield Giants, Sun 11th July, DW Stadium, K.O. 3pm.
Adrian Lam has named the Wigan Warriors squad to face Huddersfield Giants this Sunday in Round 14 of the Betfred Super League.
The two clubs will meet for the first time in 2021, after having their Round 9 fixture postponed due to COVID 19 cases in the Giants squad.
Team news
Willie Isa has been handed a two-match penalty notice (Grade C, Dangerous Throw) and will serve the first of two this week).
Ethan Havard will serve a one-match ban following an accumulation of Grade A charges.
Experienced forward Tony Clubb returns for selection after completing his eight-game ban.
Injury news
Oliver Partington is absent after leaving the field for a Head Injury Assessment last Sunday against St Helens. Speaking earlier this week, Adrian Lam suggested the young forward would be a “serious doubt” for the R14 tie.
Zak Hardaker is unavailable as he recovers from a neck injury.
John Bateman misses out with an ankle injury picked up while on England duty two weeks ago.
Jai Field remains side-lined with a torn hamstring injury sustained during Round 1 against Leigh Centurions.
Bevan French too continues recovery from a hamstring injury, expected to keep the full back out for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Squad to face Huddersfield Giants
4. Oliver Gildart
5. Liam Marshall
7. Tommy Leuluai
8. Brad Singleton
9. Sam Powell
10. Joe Bullock
12. Liam Farrell
17. Tony Clubb
19. Liam Byrne
20. Harry Smith
22. Jake Bibby
23. Mitch Clark
25. Joe Shorrocks
27. Kai Pearce-Paul
29. James McDonnell
30. Umyla Hanley
31. Jackson Hastings
34. Brad O’Neill
