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?
13. Loose forward: Sean O'Loughlin
The 42-year-old made more than 450 appearances for his hometown club during an illustrious playing career between 2002 and 2020. He is now an assistant to Warriors head coach Matt Peet. | Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
14. Sub: Taulima Tautai
Sydney-born prop Tautai came over to Super League in 2013 with Wakefield Trinity, where he spejt two seasons before joining Wigan. He played five seasons with the Warriors, making 133 appearances, before retiring and returning Down Under with his family. | Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
15. Sub: Ryan Sutton
The 29-year-old is another product of Wigan's youth system, and made 118 appearances for his hometown club between 2014 and 2018. He moved to the NRL ahead of the 2019 season, spending four seasons with Canberra Raiders, whilst he has recently departed Canterbury Bulldogs after 18 months with the club. | John Clifton/SWpix.com
16. Sub: Lewis Tierney
The Scotland international made his first-team debut for Wigan in 2013, going on to score 18 tries in 40 games for his hometown club. Tierney went on to enjoy four seasons with Catalans Dragons but retired due to injury after a season with Leigh Leopards in 2021. He is now a consultant for content creators. | Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com