21-man squad vs Huddersfield

[josie andrews]

Adrian Lam names the 21-man squad to face Huddersfield Giants.

One change as Dom Manfredi returns in the place of Joe Greenwood.

Wigan Warriors vs Huddersfield Giants, Friday 6th November, Emerald Headingley Stadium, K.O. 7:45pm.
Adrian Lam has named the Wigan Warriors 21-man squad to face Huddersfield Giants in Round 20 of the Betfred Super League.

Fresh off the back of a crucial derby win last Friday, Lam’s men head to Emerald Headingley Stadium to take on Huddersfield Giants this Friday night, knowing a win will secure the League Leaders’ Shield.

The Head Coach has made one change to the side that faced St Helens with Joe Greenwood being replaced by winger Dom Manfredi, who returns after missing out last week with a knee injury.

Second-rower Greenwood is unavailable after being handed a two-match penalty notice for a Grade C High Tackle, committed in the win over Saints last week.

Injury News

Club Captain Sean O’Loughlin misses out again with a hamstring strain.

Youngster Ethan Havard continues to recover from an ankle injury first sustained against Leeds Rhinos in Wigan’s Coral Challenge Cup Semi Final defeat.

Back-rower Jack Wells remains sidelined following a MCL tear and knee dislocation suffered against St Helens in Round 14.

Winger Liam Marshall continues his long-term recovery from an Anterior Cruciate Ligament knee injury sustained during the Round 10 tie with Castleford.

21-man squad vs Huddersfield Giants

1. Zak Hardaker
3. Chris Hankinson
4. Oliver Gildart
5. Joe Burgess
6. Bevan French
7. Tommy Leuluai
8. Tony Clubb
9. Sam Powell
10. George Burgess
11. Willie Isa
12. Liam Farrell
14. Ben Flower
16. Morgan Smithies
17. Oliver Partington
19. Joe Bullock
20. Liam Byrne
21. Dom Manfredi
23. Jake Bibby
28. Harry Smith
31. Jackson Hastings
38. Brad Singleton

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2020/11/ ... dersfield/

[Big stick]

Really good squad announced there. I know we shouldn’t be resting players but manfredi, hardaker and bibby they all deserve to play.

[nathan_rugby]

Really good squad announced there. I know we shouldn’t be resting players but manfredi, hardaker and bibby they all deserve to play.

What?

[Wigan_forever1985]

Club Captain Sean O’Loughlin misses out again with a hamstring strain.

He shouldnt play again for Wigan end of story - the squad is starting to knit better without him he is simply a disruption now he gives nothing

[medlocke]

Club Captain Sean O’Loughlin misses out again with a hamstring strain.

He shouldnt play again for Wigan end of story - the squad is starting to knit better without him he is simply a disruption now he gives nothing

You would be hung drawn and quartered if you posted that on RLfans, They still think he is the messiah on there

[nathan_rugby]

Where is Clarke and where has he been the last few weeks? Honestly forgot we had him!

Injured or out of favour?

[Exiled Wiganer]

I would like to see George Burgess get a run, simply because the potential upside if he is fit is so great. I am delighted to see Manfredi back - possibly my favourite player - as I always hold my breath when he gets injured again.

[nathan_rugby]

I would like to see George Burgess get a run, simply because the potential upside if he is fit is so great. I am delighted to see Manfredi back - possibly my favourite player - as I always hold my breath when he gets injured again.

Is it worth the risk?

Our best two performances have been the last two games were our forwards have laid the platform and allowed us to make good yards and gain possession. How fit is George B? How many minutes can he do? What impact will he truly make because so far for whatever reason he looks crap. If he is to be brought in, it has to be to replace Tony Clubb. We cannot risk him and Clubb in the same 17.

[widdenoldboy]

I would like to see George Burgess get a run, simply because the potential upside if he is fit is so great. I am delighted to see Manfredi back - possibly my favourite player - as I always hold my breath when he gets injured again.

Is it worth the risk?

Our best two performances have been the last two games were our forwards have laid the platform and allowed us to make good yards and gain possession. How fit is George B? How many minutes can he do? What impact will he truly make because so far for whatever reason he looks crap. If he is to be brought in, it has to be to replace Tony Clubb. We cannot risk him and Clubb in the same 17.

This is a very good point, George needs a game if fit.
If Dom comes in then who misses out, Burgess or Bibby?

[nathan_rugby]

I would like to see George Burgess get a run, simply because the potential upside if he is fit is so great. I am delighted to see Manfredi back - possibly my favourite player - as I always hold my breath when he gets injured again.

Is it worth the risk?

Our best two performances have been the last two games were our forwards have laid the platform and allowed us to make good yards and gain possession. How fit is George B? How many minutes can he do? What impact will he truly make because so far for whatever reason he looks crap. If he is to be brought in, it has to be to replace Tony Clubb. We cannot risk him and Clubb in the same 17.

This is a very good point, George needs a game if fit.
If Dom comes in then who misses out, Burgess or Bibby?

Bibby.