Wigan coach Matt Peet has made one change to his 21-man squad that won 26-16 at Castleford Tigers in the opening round of the 2026 Super League season last weekend, with youngster Taylor Kerr replacing Wardle, who has been ruled out for around three months with a knee injury. Let’s get into our predicted Warriors line-up, shall we?
1. Fullback: Jai Field
The Australian speedster has picked up where he left off in 2025, with three tries in two appearances so far in 2026. Photo: Dean Williams
2. Wing: Dayon Sambou
Could Sambou be set to make his Wigan debut? Well, we're predicting so! The 20-year-old linked up with the Warriors in the off-season on a four-year contract from St Helens. Sambou has been included in the 21-man squad over the last fortnight, and with the injury blow to Jake Wardle, Sambou looks set to make his bow in cherry and white. Photo: James Giblin
3. Centre: Adam Keighran
The Australian is one of the most accurate goal-kickers in Super League, with 14 to his name in the two competitive games in 2026 so far. Photo: Dean Williams
4. Centre: Zach Eckersley
With us predicting that Sambou will make his debut on the right wing, that would see Eckersley shift inside to the left centre spot. Eckersley is no stranger to the centre position, having played there several times over the last two seasons in the first-team. Photo: Dean Williams