Wigan Warriors team news: Bevan French starts for the first time this season while Iain Thornley returns from injury

Wigan Warriors have named their team to face Wakefield Trinity in the quarter-final of the Challenge Cup at Belle Vue.
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Bevan French starts for the first time this season, after coming off the bench during last week’s win against Hull FC.

Meanwhile, Iain Thornley makes his return from injury, while Thomas Leuluai is back in the team after missing the previous game through suspension.

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Wigan Warriors have named their team to face Wakefield TrinityWigan Warriors have named their team to face Wakefield Trinity
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Joe Shorrocks is also back on the bench.

Here is the full team: Jai Field, Iain Thornley, Zak Hardaker, Jake Bibby, Bevan French, Cade Cust, Thomas Leuluai, Brad Singleton, Sam Powell, Oliver Partington, Liam Farrell, John Bateman, Morgan Smithies.

Interchanges: Patrick Mago, Liam Byrne, Ethan Havard, Joe Shorrocks.