21-man squad vs Castleford
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 12:09 pm
Adrian Lam names 21-man squad to face Castleford Tigers in the Betfred Super League
Two changes in the 21 as Jake Shorrocks and Mitch Clark come in for Joe Bullock and George Burgess
Castleford Tigers vs Wigan Warriors, Friday 7th February, Mend-A-Hose Jungle, K.O. 7:45pm
Adrian Lam has named the Wigan Warriors 21-man squad to face Castleford Tigers in Round 2 of the Betfred Super League on Friday evening.
The Cherry & Whites take on Daryl Powell’s side at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle after both sides picked up wins in Round 1.
On the opposition, Adrian Lam said, “They are a confident side and they’ve got a new half pairing with (Danny) Richardson in there too. I’m sure they will have a certain way they’ll want to play us but we’ve just got to keep trying to improve.
“It’s their first home game so they will want to play well so we just need to play better. I’m looking forward to a second week with our group, putting some game time together and getting a result.”
Injury news
George Burgess misses out due to a hip injury. Adrian Lam commented that his fitness would be a close call on Tuesday in his preview of the game.
He said, “At the moment we’re giving him the opportunity and he’s 50/50. We had a young pack last week on the bench and with George coming off they had to step up, particularly in the second half.
“If George doesn’t play this week, we will have a look to see how we can change things, including rotation on the bench.”
Lam also discussed hooker Sam Powell, who was left unconscious after suffering a high tackle from Warrington’s Chris Hill during the first half of the season opener last week.
On Powell: “He’s got eight days as part of the protocol process so he can play if he passes the tests, and we are going to give him until the end of the week to get that right and keep in mind his welfare.”
Powell is included in the squad to face Castleford.
Oliver Gildart continues his recovery from a dislocated shoulder and Ben Flower, who is returning to match fitness, is also unavailable for selection this week.
21-man squad to face Castleford
1 Zak Hardaker
2 Liam Marshall
3 Chris Hankinson
5 Joe Burgess
6 Bevan French
7 Tommy Leuluai
8 Tony Clubb
9 Sam Powell
11 Willie Isa
12 Liam Farrell
13 Sean O’Loughlin
15 Joe Greenwood
16 Morgan Smithies
17 Ollie Partington
20 Liam Byrne
22 Mitch Clark
23 Jake Bibby
27 Jake Shorrocks
28 Harry Smith
30 Ethan Havard
31 Jackson
https://www.wiganwarriors.com/news/2020 ... castleford
Two changes in the 21 as Jake Shorrocks and Mitch Clark come in for Joe Bullock and George Burgess
Castleford Tigers vs Wigan Warriors, Friday 7th February, Mend-A-Hose Jungle, K.O. 7:45pm
Adrian Lam has named the Wigan Warriors 21-man squad to face Castleford Tigers in Round 2 of the Betfred Super League on Friday evening.
The Cherry & Whites take on Daryl Powell’s side at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle after both sides picked up wins in Round 1.
On the opposition, Adrian Lam said, “They are a confident side and they’ve got a new half pairing with (Danny) Richardson in there too. I’m sure they will have a certain way they’ll want to play us but we’ve just got to keep trying to improve.
“It’s their first home game so they will want to play well so we just need to play better. I’m looking forward to a second week with our group, putting some game time together and getting a result.”
Injury news
George Burgess misses out due to a hip injury. Adrian Lam commented that his fitness would be a close call on Tuesday in his preview of the game.
He said, “At the moment we’re giving him the opportunity and he’s 50/50. We had a young pack last week on the bench and with George coming off they had to step up, particularly in the second half.
“If George doesn’t play this week, we will have a look to see how we can change things, including rotation on the bench.”
Lam also discussed hooker Sam Powell, who was left unconscious after suffering a high tackle from Warrington’s Chris Hill during the first half of the season opener last week.
On Powell: “He’s got eight days as part of the protocol process so he can play if he passes the tests, and we are going to give him until the end of the week to get that right and keep in mind his welfare.”
Powell is included in the squad to face Castleford.
Oliver Gildart continues his recovery from a dislocated shoulder and Ben Flower, who is returning to match fitness, is also unavailable for selection this week.
21-man squad to face Castleford
1 Zak Hardaker
2 Liam Marshall
3 Chris Hankinson
5 Joe Burgess
6 Bevan French
7 Tommy Leuluai
8 Tony Clubb
9 Sam Powell
11 Willie Isa
12 Liam Farrell
13 Sean O’Loughlin
15 Joe Greenwood
16 Morgan Smithies
17 Ollie Partington
20 Liam Byrne
22 Mitch Clark
23 Jake Bibby
27 Jake Shorrocks
28 Harry Smith
30 Ethan Havard
31 Jackson
https://www.wiganwarriors.com/news/2020 ... castleford