Wigan Warriors' Sam Powell set for a spell on the sidelines following operation

[josie andrews]

Wigan Warriors’ Sam Powell is set for a spell on the sidelines.

The hooker, who has missed the last two games for Matty Peet’s side, will undergo an operation on his shoulder which will keep him out for around the next four weeks.

Following the 14-12 victory over Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals, the Wigan head coach explained Powell’s recent absence.

“Sam was originally dropped for selection reasons but it’s allowed us to take a look at a shoulder injury he’s been playing with,” he explained.

He will have a small operation on that now.

“He’s been playing through the pain this year- playing very very bravely.

“It’s time now for him to have the operation, which will keep him out for four weeks.”

Brad O’Neill has played as hooker in the Warriors’ last two outings, while Cade Cust has featured off the bench.

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[Dreamteam]

Brad won’t let us down. He deserves to be playing longer minutes

[Blackpool_Pie]

Brad has done a few things Powell doesn't do. Mainly, running from dummy half and upping the tempo. We haven't seen that for a long time from a hooker so it's just good to see. His overall game looks to be improving all the time as well

[Barney841]

O’Neil deserves his chance. Brings something different to the team.
I just hope when Powell is fit again that Peet doesn’t just drop O’Neil instantly

[up the junction]

Get well soon Sam hoping the surgery works well for you

[fozzieskem]

Well it's up to whoever plays hooker now to show their worth and more to the point show something Powell doesn't bring to the table but let's hope he gets himself.sorted

[Mickw]

I'd like to see Tom Forber get a go at some stage.

[Suzieb]

I agree I think that Tom is a better option than cust

[Wigan_forever1985]

Has anyone heard the full story yet? Is he injured or just dropped? - seemed odd for him not to be in the 21 at least
It was mentioned on bbc but only in passing and I haven’t seen any questions asked directly to peet about it

Curious more than anythin I don’t think Cust did enough to displace him from a match day team but O’Neill certainly is no1 in my eyes now and should be starting even if Powell does come back

[DaveO]

Has anyone heard the full story yet? Is he injured or just dropped? - seemed odd for him not to be in the 21 at least

It's both as stated above:

“Sam was originally dropped for selection reasons but it’s allowed us to take a look at a shoulder injury he’s been playing with,” he explained.

He will have a small operation on that now.

“He’s been playing through the pain this year- playing very very bravely.

“It’s time now for him to have the operation, which will keep him out for four weeks.”