Wigan Warriors name matchday side for Huddersfield Giants clash as two changes made
The matchday line-ups are in for Friday’s Super League clash between Huddersfield Giants and Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors coach Matt Peet has made two changes to his matchday line-up for Friday’s Super League clash with Huddersfield Giants at the Accu Stadium.
The Warriors welcome back Jai Field, who was ruled out of last Friday’s 30-18 win over Warrington Wolves with a minor back injury. The Australian fullback replaces youngster Josh Cartwright, who was a late call-up at the Brick Community Stadium last week.
Young halfback George Marsden returns to the Wigan squad after being unavailable for the Warrington game through head injury protocol following a recent reserves game.
Homegrown back-rower Lukas Mason comes out of Wigan’s matchday squad for the Huddersfield clash, with Kian McDermott moving into the back-row. Luke Thompson comes into the starting front-row after returning from injury last week.
Adam Keighran moves to his preferred role at right centre after featuring in the halves last week, with Marsden partnering Harry Smith in the halves against Huddersfield.
Meanwhile, Huddersfield are without a number of first-team players, including experienced winger Adam Swift and halfback Olly Russell, who both suffered injuries in their defeat to Bradford Bulls last time out.
Huddersfield: Niall Evalds; Tanguy Zenon, Connor Wrench, Jacob Gagai, Taane Milne; Tui Lolohea, Kieran Rush; Tristan Powell, Zac Woolford, Fenton Rogers, Sam Hewitt, Zane Dunford, Harry Rushton. Subs: George King, Joe Greenwood, Mathieu Cozza, Cole Geyer. 18th man: George Flanagan.
Wigan: Jai Field; Zach Eckersley, Adam Keighran, Jake Wardle, Austin Daniel; George Marsden, Harry Smith; Ethan Havard, Brad O’Neill, Luke Thompson, Kian McDermott, Ollie Partington, Kaide Ellis. Subs: Patrick Mago, Taylor Kerr, George O’Loughlin, Shea O’Connor. 18th man: Sam Eseh.
The Round 19 Super League fixture takes place at the Accu Stadium on Friday, 8pm kick-off. The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports + Red Button and SuperLeague+.