Wigan squad for Salford (R27)

[Blackpool_Pie]

I know we have a week off following this game but Salford's squad gives us scope to rest a couple if need be. No harm in giving Eckersley another game and Walters needs a game in case we suddenly need him (due to injury/suspension) following this week. Clearly Smith and Bevan need to play but we could rest Jai and Junior without disrupting the team too much.

I'm in 2 minds. What you say is completely correct that we will be better off giving minutes to players who need minutes in their legs. However, giving 2 weeks off to players about to play knockout rugby isn't ideal either really. I'd be more tempted to say just play the 13/17 we intend on playing in the playoffs and keep the momentum going

[josie andrews]

I know we have a week off following this game but Salford's squad gives us scope to rest a couple if need be. No harm in giving Eckersley another game and Walters needs a game in case we suddenly need him (due to injury/suspension) following this week. Clearly Smith and Bevan need to play but we could rest Jai and Junior without disrupting the team too much.

I'm in 2 minds. What you say is completely correct that we will be better off giving minutes to players who need minutes in their legs. However, giving 2 weeks off to players about to play knockout rugby isn't ideal either really. I'd be more tempted to say just play the 13/17 we intend on playing in the playoffs and keep the momentum going

I agree, especially regarding Bevan

[Charriots Offiah]

Whose Harry Smit

Smart ar*e At least I type the squad in & I put the whole report on & not just the link with my own heading

[josie andrews]

Wigan Warriors on the brink of more Super League history: ‘It’s important to recognise’

Wigan Warriors are on the verge of creating more history in their already-stacked record books, requiring just one point against Salford Red Devils.

A draw or win on Thursday would see Matt Peet’s side claim back-to-back League Leaders’ Shields for the first time ever - with the award first introduced in 2002.

Only one other club has achieved the feat in St Helens, having won the title nine times in history, including four wins on the bounce from 2005 to 2008 - and back-to-back in 2018 and 2019.

Wigan, with wins in 2010, 2012, 2020 and 2023, are on the brink of adding to their successful history, having already claimed a record-equalling fifth World Club Challenge earlier this year, and a record-extending 21st Challenge Cup.

“It is something that we’ve mentioned,” Peet said

“It’s important to recognise that we have the opportunity to do something quite unique, certainly in this club’s history.

We don’t want to brush over that, we do talk about it. It’s not the main focus, but we acknowledge it and it excites us but as ever with this group, we talk about doing it for the supporters, our friends, our families, for one another, and try to make that the main reason.

“We want to create memories and a good atmosphere around the town, and send people home happy and entertained. But the opportunity to win trophies and to do that consistently is part and parcel of being at this club.”

A top place finish will ensure a home semi-final tie on Saturday, October 5, with the league leaders to host the lowest-ranked play-off winners.

Paul Rowley has named an inexperienced squad for the final round of the regular season, resting some of his star players with the club having secured their Super League play-off place following their win over Hull FC.

Peet meanwhile has named an unchanged Wigan 21-man squad, and admits the last few weeks have already had a ‘play-off’ feel which has seen them claim impressive wins over rivals Hull KR and Leeds.

“For the last few games, there has been a play-off feel, especially with the atmosphere that has been created at the stadium,” Peet added.

“I think it brings the best out of our lads, and I think it will have another good feel on Thursday.

https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby- ... se-4786106

[josie andrews]

Salford squad for Friday

Salford 21-man squad:

Cust,
Bourouh,
Partington,
Atkin,
Shorrocks,
Ormondroyd,
Hellewell,
Sidlow,
Morgan,
Connell,
Wilson,
Pye,
Bullock,
Nikorima
Wagstaff,
B.Glover.


C.Glover,
Fitzgerald,
Bardyel-Wells,
McCurrie,
Gatcliffe.

[Zakooo]

Little Willie will have a hissy fit when he sees that Salford squad.

[Firestarter]

Lets be honest.We would all love to see a full strength team bang 70-80 on salford but its the ridiculous bans that are the fear factor.Rugby is no longer about the great game but about BS controversy unfortunately.Due to this i would give farrimond, eckersley,hill and walters a run out

[Charriots Offiah]

One step at a time. Let’s get the job done and keep the trophy in our cabinet. There’s a nice monetary reward to be considered as well.

[Beryl O'Neill]

If that's the team Salford are putting out .Wigan shouldn't be Complacent and think they have won before they play. Look what happened at Wembley years ago when they played Sheffield eagles and hull plus Leeds and was it Castleford ?. This year.Start as you mean to go on.

[fozzie58]

Lets be honest.We would all love to see a full strength team bang 70-80 on salford but its the ridiculous bans that are the fear factor.Rugby is no longer about the great game but about BS controversy unfortunately.Due to this i would give farrimond, eckersley,hill and walters a run out

I get what you say mate but you can’t play rugby with any sort of fear in your mind it’s up to the players not to get silly and cop a ban and hope the gods Shine on players injury wise.