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* 21-player squad announced for our Betfred Super League clash against Catalans Dragons, in association with Matrix Fitness.

* Matt Peet has made two changes to his squad ahead of the fixture at the DW Stadium.

* Wigan Warriors v Catalans Dragons, Thursday 2 May, 8pm K.O.

MATT PEET HAS SELECTED HIS 21-PLAYER SQUAD FOR THURSDAY’S BETFRED SUPER LEAGUE CLASH AGAINST CATALANS DRAGONS AT THE DW STADIUM.

The Warriors head coach has made two changes to the squad he named last time out as Mike Cooper and Tiaki Chan are replaced by Liam Byrne and Sam Walters.

Wigan squad for Catalans:

1 Jai Field
2 Abbas Miski
3 Adam Keighran
4 Jake Wardle
5 Liam Marshall
6 Bevan French
7 Harry Smith
8 Ethan Havard
9 Brad O’Neill
10 Liam Byrne
12 Liam Farrell
13 Kaide Ellis
15 Patrick Mago
16 Luke Thompson
17 Kruise Leeming
19 Tyler Dupree
20 Harvie Hill
21 Junior Nsemba
22 Sam Walters
23 Ryan Hampshire
26 Zach Eckersley

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/04/ ... alans-r10/

Has anyone heard why Cooper drops out? Injury or just squad rotation?

Looking forward to seeing Walters to see how he goes he always looked an awkward customer when at Leeds so let’s hope he keeps clear of knocks and goes well for the rest of the season

Flash wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 12:32 pm Has anyone heard why Cooper drops out? Injury or just squad rotation?

Ah, didn't see that and was about to discuss the issues Peet will have in picking the team.
Having four (Cooper, Byrne, Walters and Havard) all lacking some fitness but needing minutes makes it a good problem I suppose.

Catalans Dragons receive major boosts ahead of Grand Final rematch against Wigan Warriors

Catalans Dragons have welcomed back two key players ahead of Thursday’s Grand Final rematch against Wigan.

Mike McMeeken returns from suspension, while key half-back Jordan Abdull has also been included following a hamstring injury suffered against St Helens earlier this month.

Tom Davies and Romain Navarrete have been named against their former club, while hooker Michael McIlorum misses out through suspension.

Catalans 21-man squad:

Mourgue, Davies, Romano, Laguerre, Yaha, Nikorima, Fages, McMeeken, Bousquet, Sims, Seguier, Garcia, Da Costa, Sironen, Navarrete, Rouge, Satae, Johnstone, Abdull, Maria, Aispuro-Bichet.


https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby- ... rs-4610687

Flash wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 12:32 pm Has anyone heard why Cooper drops out? Injury or just squad rotation?

I don’t think that Cooper will have been rested he has played very few minutes this season. I think this is the squad that will be chosen for the semifinal barring injuries and suspensions. I expect Byrne, Havard and Walters to get some game time this week.

It'll be nice if he hits the ground running (so to speak) but let's cut Walters some slack and not expect too much too soon. He's going to be a huge asset but he may well need time to slot back in.

Southern Softy wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:26 pm It'll be nice if he hits the ground running (so to speak) but let's cut Walters some slack and not expect too much too soon. He's going to be a huge asset but he may well need time to slot back in.

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jobo wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:15 pm

Southern Softy wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:26 pm It'll be nice if he hits the ground running (so to speak) but let's cut Walters some slack and not expect too much too soon. He's going to be a huge asset but he may well need time to slot back in.

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Saying he isn’t going to be in the 17 unfortunately.

jobo wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:16 pm

jobo wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:15 pm

Southern Softy wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:26 pm It'll be nice if he hits the ground running (so to speak) but let's cut Walters some slack and not expect too much too soon. He's going to be a huge asset but he may well need time to slot back in.

https://shorturl.at/lDH89

Saying he isn’t going to be in the 17 unfortunately.

Fair enough and a run out in the Reserves on Saturday.