21-man squad v Catalans

[josie andrews]

Adrian Lam names the Wigan Warriors 21-man squad to face Catalans Dragons.

One change as Tommy Leuluai returns in the place of the injured Bevan French.

Catalans Dragons v Wigan Warriors, Saturday 29th May, Stade Gilbert Brutus, 5pm K.O. (UK).

Warriors head coach Adrian Lam has named the 21-man squad to face Catalans Dragons this Saturday in Round 8 of the Betfred Super League.

The Cherry and Whites will make the journey to Perpignan to face the French side on Saturday with kick-off at 6pm local time (5pm UK).

Lam’s men will head into the fixture unbeaten in the competition, with seven wins from seven. The opposition have also made an impressive start to the season, winning six of their opening seven games, including victory over St Helens last weekend at Stade Gilbert Brutus.

Team news

Tommy Leuluai returns to the 21 after overcoming a sternum injury which has kept the half back out of action since Wigan’s win over Leeds on 15th April. The Club captain replaces injured full back Bevan French in the 21.

Speaking earlier this week, Lam gave an update on the condition of French, after the full back suffered a hamstring injury last weekend against Salford.

“We are not totally clear just yet. He is awaiting results on a scan and is seeing a surgeon. It doesn’t look good and he won’t be playing this week certainly.”

After being handed a Grade F charge (Unacceptable language based on national or ethnic origin), prop forward Tony Clubb will serve the fourth of an eight match ban. Full statement HERE.

Injury news

Oliver Gildart misses out as he continues to overcome a groin injury which has kept the centre out of action in 2021.

Liam Marshall is still unavailable as he recovers from a knee injury (ACL) sustained last September against Castleford Tigers.

Half back Jai Field continues his recovery from a torn hamstring sustained during Wigan’s season opener against Leigh Centurions in March.

21-man squad to face Catalans Dragons

2. Dom Manfredi
3. Zak Hardaker
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
23. Mitch Clark
25. Joe Shorrocks
27. Kai Pearce-Paul
28. Sam Halsall
30. Umyla Hanley
31. Jackson Hastings

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[Firestarter]

Hopefully we wont be playing shorrocks centre again…… isa or faz would be fine

[widdenoldboy]

What, no Williams ?

[josie andrews]

Catalans Dragons Squad:

Arthur Mourgue, Tom Davies, Samisoni Langi, Dean Whare, James Maloney, Josh Drinkwater, Gil Dudson, Micky McIlorum, Julian Bousquet, Mike McMeeken, Benjamin Garcia, Benjamin Jullien, Mickael Goudemand, Matthieu Laguerre, Corentin Le Cam, Joel Tomkins, Joe Chan, Sam Kasiano, Jordan Dezaria, Ceser Rouge.

[Caboosegg]

Hopefully we wont be playing shorrocks centre again…… isa or faz would be fine

What about Bateman and Bibby at centre with manfredi and Hanley on wing

[Graham1]

If fit Lam will go with Faz and Isa. Bateman, Smithies and Partington, back row.

[Southern Softy]

Catalans Dragons Squad:

Arthur Mourgue, Tom Davies, Samisoni Langi, Dean Whare, James Maloney, Josh Drinkwater, Gil Dudson, Micky McIlorum, Julian Bousquet, Mike McMeeken, Benjamin Garcia, Benjamin Jullien, Mickael Goudemand, Matthieu Laguerre, Corentin Le Cam, Joel Tomkins, Joe Chan, Sam Kasiano, Jordan Dezaria, Ceser Rouge.

That's only 20 - could we not bring ourselves to mention Sammy?

[Graham1]

If Lam was feeling brave I would go with Hastings at 9. Just to see if he can get our forwards making better yardage. Half backs from Smith, Leulali or Powell. Hope I’m wrong but can see our forwards being totally outplayed. At least Sams not playing.

[Graham1]

Bad news Sam is listed as playing on bbc list.

[CheshireWarrior]

Powell certainly shouldnt be playing in the halves at all, 9 or nothing!

Hardaker
Dom
Faz
Isa
Bibby
Smith
Hastings
Singo
Powell
Bullock
Bateman
Smithies
Partington

Clark
Havard
Shorrocks
Byrne