Tom Forber returns to Wigan Warriors following Castleford Tigers loan - 'He'll be in the 21'
Tom Forber has returned to Wigan Warriors following a brief but impressive loan stint at Castleford Tigers.
The 22-year-old linked up with Castleford just over a fortnight ago on an initial one-month loan deal, but the Warriors held the option to recall him after a seven-day period.
Forber played twice for the Tigers and produced two 80-minute displays, featuring in a win over Bradford Bulls and a derby defeat to Wakefield Trinity on Sunday afternoon in Super League’s Rivals Round.
The Wigan academy product made 28 tackles in a standout performance against Bradford, and followed it up by making 45 tackles against Wakefield at the weekend while wearing the black and amber of Castleford.
Forber has now returned to Wigan, with coach Matt Peet confirming that Forber will be in his 21-man squad for Sunday’s Challenge Cup quarter-final against Wakefield at the DIY Kitchens Stadium.
"He has done a good job (for Castleford),” said Peet. “It was always our intention to get some more minutes into Tom, and he has applied himself really well there.
“He’ll be in the 21 this week. We’ve always valued what Tom could do – it was just important that he got some minutes in his legs, and that’s what he’s been able to do. We’re appreciative that the opportunity at Castleford came along."
Forber came through the youth ranks at Wigan and has made 20 first-team appearances so far, including the 2024 Super League Grand Final win over Hull KR at Old Trafford.
The Warrington-born hooker penned a five-year contract with the Warriors midway through last season, keeping him at the Brick Community Stadium until the end of 2030.