Peet has made one change to his 21-man squad that beat Toulouse Olympique 36-16 in the south of France last weekend, with off-season recruit Dayon Sambou replacing the injured Bevan French, who faces around four months on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. Let’s get into our predicted Warriors line-up, shall we?
9. Hooker: Brad O'Neill
O'Neill seems to be thriving in 2026 after getting a full pre-season under his belt. The England international is approaching the 100-game mark with his boyhood club, which is remarkable considering he is still only 23 years of age. Photo: Bruce Rollinson/SWpix.com
10. Prop: Luke Thompson
Alongside fellow front-rower Havard, Thompson has been laying the platform for the backs to do what they do best in the early rounds. The 30-year-old is one of the best front-rowers in the competition, so hopefully he can have a relatively injury-free year because he is a key component of Wigan's pack. Photo: Fabrice Rodriguez/SWpix.com
11. Back-row: Junior Nsemba
Nsemba is another player who seems to be benefiting from having a full pre-season. The 21-year-old has been at his explosive best in the first couple of rounds, and the sky is the limit for him, really. Photo: Fabrice Rodriguez/SWpix.com
12. Back-row: Sam Walters
How good has Walters been over the last couple of seasons? Walters' utility value is invaluable for the Warriors. He is as good in the back-row as he is in the front-row, which much be a blessing for the coaching staff. Photo: Dean Williams