Likely return dates for Bevan French, Oliver Gildart & Dom Manfredi
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Likely return dates for Bevan French, Oliver Gildart & Dom Manfredi
Adrian Lam doesn’t expect to welcome back any reinforcements into his back line until later this month.
Winger Dom Manfredi (thumb) and centre Oliver Gildart (groin) are both recovering from injuries which kept them out of the opening two rounds.
And full-back Bevan French only linked-up with the squad on Thursday after a late return from Australia.
They aren’t far away from being available for selection, but Lam said: “None of those three will appear in the next two or three weeks.
“ It’s where we’re at, but one of the good things is we’re winning without them and if we keep the confidence and momentum, it’ll make us even stronger when they’re back.”
Lam is also missing winger Liam Marshall until June and his back options were further reduced by an injury to Aussie Jai Field in the opening round which will sideline him for five months.
But his makeshift backline stood up to the task against Wakefield on Thursday night, running in five second-half tries including a hat-trick from Jake Bibby.
And Zak Hardaker scored 14 points from a try and five goals from his old full-back spot... giving Lam the ‘good headache’ of accommodating him and French when they’re both available.
“ I think Bevan is one of the best full-backs in the competition, we’ll make that decision when it comes to it,” said Lam.
“I know Zak is passionate about full-back and he’s doing great, Zak was outstanding again, his talk is at another level.
“When Bevan is available that will be a headache but I’m sure we’ll get through it.”
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Winger Dom Manfredi (thumb) and centre Oliver Gildart (groin) are both recovering from injuries which kept them out of the opening two rounds.
And full-back Bevan French only linked-up with the squad on Thursday after a late return from Australia.
They aren’t far away from being available for selection, but Lam said: “None of those three will appear in the next two or three weeks.
“ It’s where we’re at, but one of the good things is we’re winning without them and if we keep the confidence and momentum, it’ll make us even stronger when they’re back.”
Lam is also missing winger Liam Marshall until June and his back options were further reduced by an injury to Aussie Jai Field in the opening round which will sideline him for five months.
But his makeshift backline stood up to the task against Wakefield on Thursday night, running in five second-half tries including a hat-trick from Jake Bibby.
And Zak Hardaker scored 14 points from a try and five goals from his old full-back spot... giving Lam the ‘good headache’ of accommodating him and French when they’re both available.
“ I think Bevan is one of the best full-backs in the competition, we’ll make that decision when it comes to it,” said Lam.
“I know Zak is passionate about full-back and he’s doing great, Zak was outstanding again, his talk is at another level.
“When Bevan is available that will be a headache but I’m sure we’ll get through it.”
https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby- ... di-3188952
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Re: Likely return dates for Bevan French, Oliver Gildart & Dom Manfredi
What has Dom done to his thumb, cut it off?
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Why so long for French? Hastings got back in 2 weeks.
Re: Likely return dates for Bevan French, Oliver Gildart & Dom Manfredi
weve played the worst 2 teams in the league, only going to get harder from now
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Re: Likely return dates for Bevan French, Oliver Gildart & Dom Manfredi
Surely it would make sense to play french on the wing for a week or two unless hes injured
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Broke it!
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
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Re: Likely return dates for Bevan French, Oliver Gildart & Dom Manfredi
He has to self isolate for a week or ten days
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
Re: Likely return dates for Bevan French, Oliver Gildart & Dom Manfredi
landed on the 27th so quarantine finishes tomorrow, how is he still 3-4 weeks away?
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Re: Likely return dates for Bevan French, Oliver Gildart & Dom Manfredi
I know that Josie. I have broke both my thumbs and they didn’t take as long as Dom’s to heal. It must be far worse than a break to take so long.
Re: Likely return dates for Bevan French, Oliver Gildart & Dom Manfredi
If its tendon damage that could take a whileCharriots Offiah wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:16 pmI know that Josie. I have broke both my thumbs and they didn’t take as long as Dom’s to heal. It must be far worse than a break to take so long.
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