Wigan Warriors make appeal decision on Adam Keighran and Tyler Dupree ahead of Wembley

The club have decided against appealing the suspensions handed to the duo, ruling them out of this weekend’s showdown in the capital.

Australian Keighran, 27, was sent off during the Super League Round 13 clash at the Halliwell Jones Stadium and was hit with a Grade D head contact charge, carrying a three-match suspension and a £250 fine.

24-year-old Dupree was also charged for a ‘headbutt’ with a Grade D offence, with the England international prop picking up a three-match ban.

It leaves two vacant spots in the Warriors’ match day 17, with Keighran an ever-present so far this season and Dupree establishing himself as an interchange impact forward.

Academy product Zach Eckersley made only his fourth senior appearance over the weekend in the recent victory and could be called upon again on the biggest stage.

The 20-year-old impressed on Saturday, including 101 metres from 16 carries and a try-saving tackle on Connor Wrench.

It would be a huge step up for the youngster, who would likely partner Abbas Miski on the wing, who was most recently rested alongside the likes of Jai Field, Jake Wardle and Liam Farrell.

Meanwhile, head coach Matt Peet has plenty of options for his pack with Dupree ruled out.

Liam Byrne, Harvie Hill and Mike Cooper all missed the semi-final triumph over Hull KR.

Ireland international Byrne, 24, was suspended for the clash while Hill and Cooper were not selected in the 17.

Off-season recruit Sam Walters made his official debut in Doncaster and could again feature from the bench, but it still leaves a vacant spot.

Byrne, Hill and Cooper all featured in the record-equalling World Club Challenge victory over Penrith Panthers earlier this year, and it’s that trio that would be likely pushing for the available spot on the bench.

Luke Thompson and Ethan Havard have cemented their places as starting props in recent weeks, while Patrick Mago has also enjoyed an impressive season predominantly from the interchange bench as an impact forward.

Experience versus rising star? Has Byrne done enough in 2024 to secure a spot? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.