Squad v Wakefield

  • Adrian Lam names the Wigan Warriors squad to face Wakefield this Friday.
  • Jackson Hastings and Willie Isa return from suspension.
  • Wigan Warriors v Wakefield Trinity, Fri 23rd July, DW Stadium, 7:45pm K.O.

Adrian Lam has named the Wigan Warriors squad to face Wakefield Trinity this Friday in Round 15 of the Betfred Super League.

The two will meet at the DW Stadium, after doing battle at the Mobile Rocket Stadium last month. Adrian Lam’s men will look to build on last week’s two wins, while Wakefield will hope to get back on the horse after losing to Salford last weekend.

Team news

Wigan’s ranks are bolstered by the availability of Jackson Hastings (one-game) and Willie Isa (two-game), who have now served their respective bans.

Sam Powell is also included after missing last week’s win over Huddersfield with a failed H.I.A.

After being a late call-up last week to cover the hooker role, Amir Bourouh misses out.

Willie Isa in training.

Injury news

Liam Byrne is unavailable as he recovers from a rib cartilage injury. The forward also missed out on last week’s win over Huddersfield.

Morgan Smithies again misses out as he recovers from an ankle injury.

Zak Hardaker is unavailable as he continues recovery from a neck injury.

John Bateman misses out with an ankle injury picked up while on England duty in June.

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 v Wakefield Trinity

4. Oliver Gildart
5. Liam Marshall
7. Thomas Leuluai
8. Brad Singleton
9. Sam Powell
10. Joe Bullock
11. Willie Isa
12. Liam Farrell
14. Oliver Partington
17. Tony Clubb
20. Harry Smith
21. Ethan Havard
22. Jake Bibby
23. Mitch Clark
25. Joe Shorrocks
27. Kai Pearce-Paul
28. Sam Halsall
29. James McDonnell
30. Umyla Hanley
31. Jackson Hastings
34. Brad O’Neill

Wigan Warriors and the DW Stadium are delighted to be able to welcome back all fans to the DW Stadium now the government restrictions have been lifted on stadia.

Tickets for Friday’s game are on general sale now, you can click HERE for info on how to buy.

Fans are urged to buy online to avoid potentially long queues at the DW Stadium ticket office in person and over the phone.

Wednesday 21 July 2021