Huddersfield Giants v Wigan Warriors team news as Matt Peet makes two changes to 21-man squad
The 21-man squads are in for Friday’s Super League clash between Huddersfield Giants and Wigan Warriors at the Accu Stadium
Wigan Warriors coach Matt Peet has made two changes to his 21-man squad ahead of Friday night’s trip to Huddersfield Giants.
The Warriors are able to welcome back young halfback George Marsden, who missed last Friday’s 30-18 win over Warrington Wolves through head injury protocol following a recent reserves game. The 18-year-old is likely to partner Harry Smith in the halves, given the fact Jack Farrimond and Bevan French are both sidelined with hamstring injuries.
The other player to come into the 21-man squad this week is young centre Finlay Yeomans, who featured for Championship side Batley Bulldogs on loan in their 34-30 defeat to Midlands Hurricanes last weekend.
Marsden and Yeomans replace fellow youngsters Evan Buckley and Lewis Daniels in Wigan’s extended squad for the trip to Huddersfield.
Peet’s side are also set to be boosted by the return of Jai Field, who was a late withdrawal from the Wigan side that defeated Warrington last time out with a minor back injury, which saw Josh Cartwright fill the void at fullback, producing a Player of the Match performance in the Warriors’ first game back at the Brick Community Stadium in almost two months.
Meanwhile, Huddersfield coach Jim Lenihan has named a 20-man squad, with experienced winger Adam Swift and halfback Olly Russell dropping out of the squad with injuries sustained in their 30-14 defeat to Bradford Bulls last Friday, while youngster Lewis Jagger returns to the fold.
Huddersfield: Niall Evalds, Jacob Gagai, Taane Milne, Tui Lolohea, Tristan Powell, Zac Woolford, Sam Hewitt, Harry Rushton, Fenton Rogers, Matty English, George King, Joe Greenwood, Kieran Rush, Mathieu Cozza, George Flanagan, Tanguy Zenon, Connor Wrench, Cole Geyer, Lewis Jagger, Zane Dunford.
Wigan: Jai Field, Zach Eckersley, Adam Keighran, Jake Wardle, Harry Smith, Ethan Havard, Brad O’Neill, Luke Thompson, Kaide Ellis, Patrick Mago, Ollie Partington, Sam Eseh, Kian McDermott, Taylor Kerr, Lukas Mason, George O’Loughlin, Finlay Yeomans, George Marsden, Josh Cartwright, Austin Daniel, Shea O’Connor.
The Round 19 Super League fixture takes place at the Accu Stadium on Friday night, 8pm kick-off. The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports + Red Button and SuperLeague+.