Bevan French in contention to make return from injury after inclusion in Wigan Warriors 21-man squad

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Reigning Man of Steel Bevan French has been named in Wigan’s 21-man squad for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury in July.

The 28-year-old suffered the blow in the lead-up to the derby against St Helens in Super League Round 17 at The Brick Community Stadium, and has missed seven games since.

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The playmaker is in contention to make his return this weekend in Perpignan against Catalans Dragons, with Matt Peet’s squad to travel on Friday.

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Bevan French has returned to Wigan's 21-man squadBevan French has returned to Wigan's 21-man squad
Bevan French has returned to Wigan's 21-man squad

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Academy youngster Kian McDermott retains his spot in the 21-man squad, while Noah Hodkinson and Nathan Lowe drop out.

Wigan 21-man squad: Field, Miski, Keighran, Wardle, Marshall, French, Havard, Byrne, Ellis, Mago, Thompson, Leeming, Dupre, Hill, Nsemba, Walters, Eckersley, Forber, Douglas, Farrimond, McDermott.

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