Adrian Lam may make changes to Wigan Warriors side

Adrian Lam is considering rotating his troops for Thursday's clash with Hull KR.
Wigan players warming up last SaturdayWigan players warming up last Saturday
Wigan players warming up last Saturday

Oliver Gildart and Oli Partington may come into the reckoning for the first time since the season restarted.

And the Warriors coach is also considering giving some of his fringe players a chance in the behind-closed-doors match at Headingley.

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Lam is mindful that some of his players need game-time, and they have a short turnaround from their 30-22 win against Castleford on Saturday.

"It may be an opportunity to play for some players who've been training really well," said Lam. "We'll weigh it up and make a call."

Fringe players in his squad include Jake Shorrocks, Chris Hankinson, Joe Greenwood and Mitch Clark.

Jack Wells, Amir Bourouh and Joe Shorrocks also missed out against Cas, while there are two players in his squad - Kai Pearce-Paul and Sam Halsall - yet to make their Wigan debuts.

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Gildart hasn't played this year following shoulder surgery last autumn and Partington is available after serving a suspension.

am is hoping to today find out the severity of a knee injury suffered by Liam Marshall on Saturday.

He will also discover whether Morgan Smithies faces any charges for the tackle which saw James Clare stretchered off.