Wigan Warriors recall Championship loanee ahead of Huddersfield Giants clash

josie andrews · Post by **josie andrews** » Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:05 pm

The youngster will go straight into the Warriors squad for tonight's game.

Amir Bourouh has been recalled by Wigan Warriors ahead of the club's clash with Huddersfield Giants.

The hooker has spent the season on loan at Halifax Panthers where he has made an impression for his hometown club, playing regularly for the Championship side.

But Rugby League Live understands the Warriors have now recalled the youngster on the eve of their clash with Huddersfield and will be instantly in contention to play against the Giants.

Wigan only named a 20-man squad for the trip to West Yorkshire, leaving a spot vacant in the squad which Bourouh is set to take.

The 20-year-old, who is off-contract at the end of the season, made a handful of appearances for the club last season before being loaned out for more first-grade experience.

But after impressing for Fax, who are currently fourth in the Championship, he could be handed his latest opportunity tonight.

Sam Powell and Brad O'Neil have been playing hooker in recent games, though Powell did receive treatment for an injury in the win over the Giants last week.

The Warriors are looking for a second-straight win, which would help consolidate fifth position in the Super League table.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... n-21068029

nathan_rugby · Post by **nathan_rugby** » Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:48 pm

Do we assume Powell isn't fit enough to play this and the club want the ability to pick from O'Neil and Bourouh?

Shaun1967 · Post by **Shaun1967** » Fri Jul 16, 2021 2:03 pm

nathan_rugby wrote: ↑Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:48 pm Do we assume Powell isn't fit enough to play this and the club want the ability to pick from O'Neil and Bourouh?

If Powell isn't fit I would pick both.
They're still only young so will benefit from being spelled.
It will also be interesting to compare how the dynamic of the team changes with each player at HB.
I must admit, I'm impressed with Brad O'Neill from the small amount I've seen of him so far.

Caboosegg · Post by **Caboosegg** » Fri Jul 16, 2021 2:24 pm

But still no Hank recall

bertina · Post by **bertina** » Fri Jul 16, 2021 4:34 pm

Caboosegg wrote: ↑Fri Jul 16, 2021 2:24 pm But still no Hank recall

Obviously rated higher by some on here than either of our last 2 coaches.

Graham1 · Post by **Graham1** » Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:04 pm

Hank cannot be recalled because Wigan did not put it in the loan agreement that he could. Which was a stupid thing to do as Gildart was ready injured and would not play for months. Just about sums us up about now.

w.thomas · Post by **w.thomas** » Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:42 pm

Pretty sure Sam’s mrs has just had a baby yesterday so that could be the reason he’s not in the side

moto748 · Post by **moto748** » Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:53 pm

w.thomas wrote: ↑Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:42 pm Pretty sure Sam’s mrs has just had a baby yesterday so that could be the reason he’s not in the side

I think we can allow some paternity leave, can't we?

DaveO · Post by **DaveO** » Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:08 pm

moto748 wrote:
w.thomas wrote: ↑Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:42 pm Pretty sure Sam’s mrs has just had a baby yesterday so that could be the reason he’s not in the side
I think we can allow some paternity leave, can't we?

Definitely….

Edit: I thought he was injured anyway?

jackthelad · Post by **jackthelad** » Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:11 pm

bertina wrote: ↑Fri Jul 16, 2021 4:34 pm
Caboosegg wrote: ↑Fri Jul 16, 2021 2:24 pm But still no Hank recall
Obviously rated higher by some on here than either of our last 2 coaches.

So you think our current coach knows what he is doing?