Matt Peet’s Warriors will make the trip to the FLAIR Stadium in Dewsbury on Saturday afternoon to face Huddersfield Giants, whose usual John Smith’s Stadium home is hosting a Stereophonics concert that night. Wigan last played in Dewsbury in 2016, when Shaun Wane’s Warriors ran out 54-4 winners against the Rams in the sixth round of the Challenge Cup. Let’s take a throwback to the Wigan line-up that day, shall we?
9. Hooker: Sam Powell
Powell made 250 appearances for hometown club Wigan between 2012 and 2023. The 32-year-old has been with Warrington Wolves since last season. | Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
10. Prop: Lee Mossop
The Cumbrian prop came through the academy at Wigan, making more than 150 appearances across two spells, whilst having a brief spell in the NRL with Parramatta Eels in 2014. He retired from playing in 2021 after five seasons with Salford, and is now a player agent. | Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Back-row: John Bateman
Bateman also had two spells with Wigan, making 174 appearances for the Cherry and Whites, having spent two seasons in the NRL with Canberra Raiders between 2019 and 2020. The England international returned to the NRL with Wests Tigers in 2023 and joined North Queensland Cowboys on a two-year contract ahead of this season. | Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
12. Back-row: Willie Isa
The former Samoa international spent nine seasons with Wigan, making more than 200 appearances before retiring at the end of last season. He is now a player support and development officer at Premier League giants Chelsea. | Chris Mangnall/SWpix.com