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Wigan squad for Sheffield

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:26 pm
by josie andrews
* 21-Player squad announced for Friday’s Betfred Challenge Cup Sixth Round tie against Sheffield Eagles, in association with Matrix Fitness.

* Matt Peet has made one change ahead of the Cup fixture.

* Wigan Warriors v Sheffield Eagles, Friday 22 March, 8pm K.O.

MATT PEET HAS SELECTED HIS 21-PLAYER SQUAD FOR FRIDAY NIGHT’S BETFRED CHALLENGE CUP SIXTH ROUND TIE AGAINST SHEFFIELD EAGLES.

The Warriors Head Coach has made one change to the 21-player squad he named for Wigan’s clash against Salford Red Devils last time out, as Jai Field is replaced by Kruise Leeming who returns from an ankle injury.

Wigan squad for Sheffield:

2 Abbas Miski
3 Adam Keighran
4 Jake Wardle
5 Liam Marshall
6 Bevan French
7 Harry Smith
9 Brad O’Neill
10 Liam Byrne
11 Willie Isa
12 Liam Farrell
13 Kaide Ellis
15 Patrick Mago
16 Luke Thompson
17 Kruise Leeming
19 Tyler Dupree
20 Harvie Hill
21 Junior Nsemba
23 Ryan Hampshire
24 Tiaki Chan
26 Zack Eckersley
27 Tom Forber

Tickets for the clash remain available to purchase online HERE or from the DW Stadium Ticket Office. Please note that only the East and West stands are open for this fixture and anyone Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/03/ ... sheffield/

Re: Wigan squad for Sheffield

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:49 pm
by Firestarter
So field is carrying an injury or burnt out as they say.Probably a good call because we need him 100% for saints

Re: Wigan squad for Sheffield

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:02 pm
by medlocke
Got a big game next week, don't rest anyone that is healthy and let's destroy Sheffield, It's payback time

Re: Wigan squad for Sheffield

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:05 pm
by DaiJones
Well we've certainly gone strong there. Thought we might see someone like Douglas given a debut or another game for Farrimond but can understand the need to give everyone a run out before next Friday.

Re: Wigan squad for Sheffield

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:49 pm
by widdenoldboy
DaiJones wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:05 pm Well we've certainly gone strong there. Thought we might see someone like Douglas given a debut or another game for Farrimond but can understand the need to give everyone a run out before next Friday.
Leeming needs a run out before GF, maybe O'Neil rested for Forber as well. Who plays FB do we reckon?

6 Bevan French
2 Abbas Miski
3 Adam Keighran
4 Jake Wardle
5 Liam Marshall
23 Ryan Hampshire
7 Harry Smith
10 Liam Byrne
17 Kruise Leeming
16 Luke Thompson
21 Junior Nsemba
12 Liam Farrell
13 Kaide Ellis

15 Patrick Mago
19 Tyler Dupree
27 Tom Forber
20 Harvie Hill

Re: Wigan squad for Sheffield

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:57 pm
by DaiJones
Hampshire at full back?

Re: Wigan squad for Sheffield

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:01 pm
by Wigan_forever1985
Id say hampshire - this to me is what hes here to do cover these sort of games - hes still a good level pro

Re: Wigan squad for Sheffield

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:02 pm
by ancientnloyal
Would have been a good game for Farrimond

Re: Wigan squad for Sheffield

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:05 pm
by Bob the Builder
Must not be tempted to put French at fullback as we need French and Smith in the halves and to be on the same page and firing ready for the Stains game.

Re: Wigan squad for Sheffield

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:16 pm
by Charriots Offiah
Firestarter wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:49 pm So field is carrying an injury or burnt out as they say.Probably a good call because we need him 100% for saints
If he is burnt out then I want some of that :lol: