Match preview: Hull KR

Everything you need to know ahead of Wigan Warriors’ Betfred Super League Round 19 clash with Hull Kingston Rovers.

Adrian Lam’s men will travel over to humberside to face off against the Robins on Friday night, their first trip to Hull College Craven Park since 2019..

Campaign so far

The Cherry and Whites head into the fixture with five wins from their previous six in the competition. As it stands, Wigan sit fourth, having won 12 of their 18 games so far this season.

The visitors have played just 13 games, winning seven, with COVID issues causing havoc with Rovers’ fixtures during June and July. They got the better of Wigan when the two met at the DW Stadium on 18th June.

Team news

After being rested last week against Salford, Liam Farrell returns for selection, with young back Sam Halsall making way.

Oliver Gildart is again included despite missing out on the matchday squad the last two weeks as a late withdrawal through injury.

Brad Singleton and Oliver Partington will serve the second of their three and two-match bans respectively for Grade C offences in Wigan’s win over Leigh in Round 17.

Injury news

Tommy Leuluai remains sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained against Leigh in Round 17.

Bevan French too continues recovery for a long-term hamstring injury.

Wigan Warriors squad to face Hull Kingston Rovers

Adrian Lam named the Cherry and Whites’ 21-man squad on Wednesday lunchtime.

Opposition

Rovers head coach Tony Smith also named his squad on Wednesday. Mikey Lewis and Dean Hadley drop out through injury and are replaced by Ethan Ryan and Jimmy Keinhorst.

🔴⚪️ Head Coach, Tony Smith has announced his 21-man squad for Friday's Betfred Super League: Round 19 clash against Wigan Warriors at @hullcollegegrp Craven Park.

21-man squad below…👇

— Hull KR (@hullkrofficial) August 11, 2021

Previous meetings

Last ten:

• Wigan 8, Hull KR 18 (SLR10, 18/6/21)
• Hull KR 34, Wigan 18 (SLR11, 3/9/20) (at Emerald Headingley, Leeds)
• Wigan 30, Hull KR 16 (SLR6, 8/3/20)
• Wigan 36, Hull KR 18 (SLR25, 9/8/19)
• Wigan 52, Hull KR 10 (SLR21, 5/7/19)
• Hull KR 18, Wigan 19 (SLR17, 9/6/19)
• Hull KR 24, Wigan 8 (SLR16, 25/5/18)
• Hull KR 10, Wigan 28 (CCR6, 13/5/18)
• Wigan 44, Hull KR 6 (SLR9, 2/4/18)
• Hull KR 18, Wigan 20 (SLR18, 10/6/16)

Super League summary

Hull KR wins: 8

Wigan wins: 22

Coach quotes

Speaking to the media ahead of the fixture on Tuesday afternoon, Lam began by discussing Friday’s opposition.

“It’s going to be a tough game going away to Hull KR. “They have been one of the in-form teams in the league this year, so we are looking forward to it.” 

Rovers have been praised at times this season for their attacking and at times unpredictable approach to games.

On combating this Lam said: “It’s tough to coach against it, but if we can work our defence to get on the front foot and stop a lot of their offloads it’ll go a long way to help us build a good base. 

“We played them earlier this season with a very different side and they got the better of us. We’re looking forward to going there with more of a balanced side on Friday.” 

Match officials

The man in the middle on Sunday afternoon will be Liam Moore.

Ticket info

Away fans can purchase tickets for this fixture online only. To book your place at Hull College Craven Park, follow this link: https://www.tickethour.co.uk/hkr-ww/privateSales.html?deepLink=43&hash=U-n7JSi-IiqiTRM11HLUR3Pdtpk2723

Away fans will be situated in the North Stand. You will be required to register an account in order to purchase tickets, as you will be issued with a PDF via email which can be scanned on mobile phones on entry to the stadium. There is also the ability to add the ticket to your mobile device’s wallet. Tickets are not available through the Hull KR ticketing portal or the DW Stadium Ticket Office.

Warriors supporters are asked to select a seat on the website on the “unreserved away seating” section. On game day, both away blocks will operate on an unreserved basis and fans can sit where they wish.

You can save £2 on all prices by purchasing up to 24 hours before kick-off on Friday. Tickets are available to buy via the link until 4pm on Friday 13th August. The stadium works on a cashless system, so ensure not to only take cash if you intend on spending on the day.

For more information, including disabled access and ticket prices, click HERE.

How to Follow

OurLeague closed access

Following the lifting of government restrictions on stadia attendance on Monday 19th July Our League will no longer be offering their streaming service of all Wigan Warriors games to season ticket holders.

Wigan TV

Highlights and match reaction will be available on Wigan TV following the result. Not a subscriber? Find out more HERE.

Listen LIVE

Join commentary team Joe Mills and Bilko (Andrew Rimmer) as they bring you free live commentary of the whole game. Head to the Wigan Warriors home page here from 10 minutes before kick off and click ‘Listen Live’.

Alternatively, head to https://mixlr.com/wigantv to enjoy the commentary and join in the conversation with fellow fans.

Social Media

Furthermore, Wigan fans can follow every piece of the action via our social media channels and website.

• Twitter (@WiganWarriorsRL) – live game updates and reaction at the final hooter.
• Instagram (@wiganwarriorsrl) – behind-the-scenes action, both before and after kick-off.
• Facebook (Wigan Warriors) – live matchday information and reaction.
• Website (www.wiganwarriors.com) – post-match reaction including match report, and head coach and players reaction.

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