Squad for Leeds

[josie andrews]

Wigan Warriors have today announced their squad for the away Super 8s game at Leeds Rhinos.

Both sides got their Super8s campaigns off to winning starts last week, and a Warriors win would see them draw level on points with the Rhinos at the top of the Super League table.

The meeting will be the fourth between the cross pennine rivals in 2015 with Wigan winning two fo the previous three but Leeds coming out on top last time out at Headingley.

Shaun Wane makes just one change to his 19-man squad with Ryan Sutton coming in for Joe Burgess who is expected to be back in contention next week.

Speaking about his side taking on Leeds, Wigan boss Wane said:

“They’re the best team in the competition, they’re very consistent and are playing a good brand of rugby.

“They were impressive against Warrington, if we go there and are competitive we give ourselves a chance.

“You play Leeds at home or away it’s a tough game. I like going there, the crowd get behind them and it’s intense.”

CLICK HERE to view the Wigan v Leeds head-to-head stats

Wigan Warriors 19-Man Squad

John Bateman, Matty Bowen, Josh Charnley, Tony Clubb, Dom Crosby, Liam Farrell, Ben Flower, Anthony Gelling, Dom Manfredi, Michael McIlorum, Lee Mossop, Sean O’Loughlin, Larne Patrick, Sam Powell, Matty Smith, Ryan Sutton, Taulima Tautai, Joel Tomkins and George Williams.

Referee - Richard Silverwood

http://www.wiganwarriors.com/news/2015- ... wXDsCWQ.99

[markill]

How many weeks do we expect Burgess to be ready next week for?

[cpwigan]

It will be interesting to see how we fare. Leeds have very few excuses; few injuries, Aiton is their biggest miss IMO.

Odd theory but I often think we find playing Leeds easier than say Saints under KC. Yet, I would say Leeds are a far better team.

[Wiganer Ted]

We've beaten Leeds at home, at a neutral ground but at Headingly we lost. It will be a good win if we can get the two points there.
I'd back us anytime against Leeds away from Headingly but at their place we haven't won for 2-3 years.

[OAMJSONA]

on present form it should be close , but Leeds generally start to play better at this time of year. If we get into them early doors and keep the pressure on we can beat them

[gruffy]

Given wigans dire away form it should be a nightmare but you have to have hope.

[EDINBURGH-WARRIOR]

And the forecast is HEAVY RAIN

Subject normal on the Western Terrace lol

Still wet thru from the cup tie all these years ago . Oh the joy's

Regards , EW

[cpwigan]

Is the rain better for us or Leeds?

[medlocke]

Really looking forward to the constant drone of We're Leeds Rhinos all night add the inane banging of that shite drum and it just gets better

[Panchitta Marra]

Is the rain better for us or Leeds?

Matty Smith has had some real good games on the wet pitches, it seems to suit his in play kicking game.
Can our forwards dominate and will the conditions suit Cuthbertson constant off-loading.