Match Preview: Catalans (Magic Weekend)

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Match Preview: Catalans (Magic Weekend)

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In association with Davanti Tyres, here is everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Betfred Super League Magic Weekend clash against Catalans Dragons in Round 14.

The Warriors will be aiming to win a third successive match after recent victories over Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR, in a first Magic Weekend meeting with Catalans Dragons at St James’ Park, Newcastle.

Squad News

Matt Peet has made one change to his 21-man squad for the clash in the North East, as Harvey Makin is replaced by Jai Field who is available after recovering from an injury sustained in March.

Wigan squad for Catalans:

1 Jai Field
2 Bevan French
3 Toby King
4 Jake Wardle
5 Liam Marshall
6 Cade Cust
7 Harry Smith
9 Sam Powell
10 Liam Byrne
12 Liam Farrell
13 Morgan Smithies
15 Kaide Ellis
19 Joe Shorrocks
20 Patrick Mago
21 Iaian Thornley
22 Brad O’Neill
23 Abbas Miski
26 Harvie Hill
27 Junior Nsemba
29 Tom Forber
32 Ryan Hampshire

Opposition

1 Arthur Mourgue
5 Fouad Yaha
6 Tyrone May
7 Mitchell Pearce
8 Mike McMeeken
9 Micky McIllorum
10 Julian Bousquet
11 Matt Whitley
12 Paul Seguier
13 Benjamin Garcia
14 Alrix Da Costa
15 Mickael Goudemand
16 Romain Navarrete
18 Tiaki Chan
19 Arthur Romano
21 Matt Ikuvalu
22 Siua Taukeiaho
23 Jordan Dezaria
24 Tom Johnstone
29 Sam Tomkins
31 Tanguy Zenon


Steve McNamara has made three changes to his 21-man squad, which sees former Warrior Sam Tomkins return after he missed Catalans’ victory over Wakefield Trinity last time out.

Mitchell Pearce and Alrix Da Costa are also back in the squad and replace Matthieu Laguerre, César Rougé and Ugo Tison.

Previous Meetings

Last Ten:


Wigan 10, Catalans Dragons 18 (SLR4, 9/3/23)

Wigan 48, Catalans Dragons 4 (SLR27, 2/9/22)

Catalans Dragons 28, Wigan 0 (SLR5, 12/3/22)

Wigan 12, Catalans Dragons 8 (SLR25, 17/9/21)

Catalans Dragons 48, Wigan 0 (SLR8, 29/5/21)

Catalans Dragons 12, Wigan 28 (SLR12, 12/9/20)

Wigan 46, Catalans Dragons 12 (SLR28, 6/9/19)

Catalans Dragons 33, Wigan 16 (SLR15, 18/5/19) (at Camp Nou, Barcelona)

Wigan 42, Catalans Dragons 0 (SLR8, 31/3/19)

Catalans Dragons 6, Wigan 35 (SLS8-R2, 18/8/18)

Super League Summary:

Wigan Wins: 30

Catalans Wins: 12

Draws: 1

Warriors at Magic Weekend:

Won: 8

Lost: 5

Drawn: 2

Coach Quotes

Matt Peet told the press there is ‘excitement’ around Saturday’s fixture, but that his Warriors side face a tough test against in the Dragons.

He said: “It has a big match feel, it’s in a big stadium, but it’s also a big test for us. [Catalans] They have a fantastic squad with plenty of experience, and they have a lot of threat – they’re an outstanding team.”

Read the full preview from Matt Peet HERE.

Ticket Info

Wigan Warriors supporters – along with Salford Red Devils and Leeds Rhinos – have been allocated the Leazes Stand.

Tickets for the Saturday or Weekend can still be purchased via our website, with three price categories available to choose from:

Category One (Tickets allocated in block LL2F)

Saturday Ticket: £50 Adult, £40 Concession and £25 Junior
Weekend Ticket: £75 Adult, £60 Concession and £37.50 Junior
Category Two (Tickets allocated in Leazes East Corner)

Saturday Ticket: £40 Adult, £30 Concession and £20 Junior
Weekend Ticket: £60 Adult, £45 Concession and £30 Junior
Category Three (Tickets allocated in Leazes Stand)

Saturday Ticket: £25 Adult, £20 Concession and £12.50 Junior
Weekend Ticket: £40 Adult, £30 Concession and £20 Junior
Tickets purchased via the club website must be collected from Robin Park Arena.

Our Official Club Tyrers Coaches tickets have now sold out. Coaches will depart Robin Park Arena at 8am on Saturday 3 June, and will return after the third and final game of day one ends. Any uncollected tickets must be picked up from Robin Park Arena by 3pm this afternoon.

On top of the six Super League matches on the pitch – which also includes Warriors PDRL and LDRL taking to the field – fans can take advantage of the unique pass-out system, which allows fans to explore the fan zone – located in Strawberry place – and the vibrant city of Newcastle which is filled with special Magic Weekend offers.

Full details on all activities and offers can be found in our Fans Guide HERE.

Kit Check

Wigan Warriors will play in their charity alternate kit at St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon.

For every sold shirt, which features charity partner’s Nordoff Robbins logo on the front, £5 will be donated to the music therapy charity.

Not got yours? Get your very own replica shirt, available in-store at Robin Park Arena and online HERE.

Match Officials

The man in the middle for Saturday’s game is Liam Moore, who will make history – alongside Aaron – as the first brothers to take charge of Super League fixtures on the same Magic Weekend.

How to Follow

Listen Live

Listen to free audio commentary of Wigan Warriors v Catalans Dragons from 3:30pm. Head to our Mixlr page by clicking HERE. Alternatively, you can simply use the pop out player below:

Social Media:

As an alternative to following the game, Wigan fans can keep up-to-date with 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.

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2023/06/ ... c-weekend/
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