21 man squad to face Hull Saturday. : Thu May 06, 2021 12:50 pm  

Adrian Lam names the Wigan 21-man squad to face Hull FC in Saturday’s Betfred Challenge Cup Quarter Final.
One change as Dom Manfredi comes into the 21.
Hull FC v Wigan Warriors, Saturday 8th May, Emerald Headingley Stadium, K.O. 2:30pm.
Adrian Lam has named the Wigan Warriors 21-man squad to face Hull FC in Saturday’s Betfred Challenge Cup Quarter Final (K.O. 2:30pm).
The tie will take place at Leeds’ Emerald Headingley Stadium as the first of two games in a double header, the other being Castleford Tigers v Salford Red Devils (K.O. 5pm).

After narrowly beating the Black and Whites last Thursday in their Betfred Super League fixture, Wigan will hope to book their place in the cup competition’s Semi Finals with victory this weekend.

Team news
Winger Dom Manfredi returns to the 21 this week having not featured so far in 2021 due to a hand injury.

Prop forward Tony Clubb has been handed a Grade F charge (Unacceptable language based on national or ethnic origin) and will serve the first of an eight match ban this weekend. Full statement HERE.

Injury news
Oliver Gildart misses out once more as he recovers from a groin injury which has kept the centre out of action in 2021 so far.

Tommy Leuluai is again unavailable due to a sternum injury picked up in Wigan’s Round 3 win over Leeds Rhinos in April.

Jai Field remains sidelined after suffering a torn hamstring in Round 1 against Leigh Centurions.

Liam Marshall continues his recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament injury (knee) sustained in September 2020.

21-man squad to face Hull FC

1. Bevan French
2. Dom Manfredi
3. Zak Hardaker
8. Brad Singleton
9. Sam Powell
10. Joe Bullock
11. Willie Isa
12. Liam Farrell
13. John Bateman
14. Oliver Partington
15. Morgan Smithies
19. Liam Byrne
20. Harry Smith
21. Ethan Havard
22. Jake Bibby
23. Mitch Clark
25. Joe Shorrocks
28. Sam Halsall
29. James McDonnell
30. Umyla Hanley
31. Jackson Hastings

Re: 21 man squad to face Hull Saturday. : Thu May 06, 2021 3:58 pm  

Really tough one again. We didn’t give much away in the first game as it was a hard fought win. Hopefully we can put after plays together and show some tactics

Re: 21 man squad to face Hull Saturday. : Thu May 06, 2021 4:39 pm  

I think I'd rather Manfredi play than Clark.

Pretty confident, Apparently we made 5 breaks to their 0, score was maybe close than it should have been and without Connor they should have even less in attack.

Stil if the weather's bad I'll be worried it will be last year so over again though.

Re: 21 man squad to face Hull Saturday. : Thu May 06, 2021 10:19 pm  

Why is the game not being played in Hull as it is there home game?

Re: 21 man squad to face Hull Saturday. : Thu May 06, 2021 10:46 pm  

All four matches are at Headingly and are televised. It makes economical sense to use one venue, especially as no fans are allowed in.

Re: 21 man squad to face Hull Saturday. : Thu May 06, 2021 11:07 pm  

Choc Ice wrote:

I think I'd rather Manfredi play than Clark.

Pretty confident, Apparently we made 5 breaks to their 0, score was maybe close than it should have been and without Connor they should have even less in attack.

Stil if the weather's bad I'll be worried it will be last year so over again though.

I don't get the hype about Connor, Reynolds is far more important to Hull.

Re: 21 man squad to face Hull Saturday. : Fri May 07, 2021 10:39 am  

Sweaty Betty's wrote:

I don't get the hype about Connor, Reynolds is far more important to Hull.

Both are really important to Hull.

Shame Jake is missing for us tomorrow, but deserves his ban. Thankfully Josh is back so will boost our attack. Think Wigan start favourites, would fancy Hull if Jake was playing too as early games showed Sneyd, Josh Reynolds and Jake were linking up very well together. If these three stay fit, we’ll be competing at the end of the season.

Re: 21 man squad to face Hull Saturday. : Fri May 07, 2021 3:18 pm  

Rugby Raider wrote:

Both are really important to Hull.

Shame Jake is missing for us tomorrow, but deserves his ban. Thankfully Josh is back so will boost our attack. Think Wigan start favourites, would fancy Hull if Jake was playing too as early games showed Sneyd, Josh Reynolds and Jake were linking up very well together. If these three stay fit, we’ll be competing at the end of the season.

Josh Reynolds is the key he makes a big difference to your team. I would sooner Reynolds was on the side-lines and Connor in the team if I am honest.

Re: 21 man squad to face Hull Saturday. : Sat May 08, 2021 5:55 am  

Reynolds is all kinds of class

Re: 21 man squad to face Hull Saturday. : Sat May 08, 2021 8:35 am  

Choc Ice wrote:

I think I'd rather Manfredi play than Clark.

Pretty confident, Apparently we made 5 breaks to their 0, score was maybe close than it should have been and without Connor they should have even less in attack.

Stil if the weather's bad I'll be worried it will be last year so over again though.

I'm just glad that we are the first game on that Headingley pitch as it tends to cut up in the wet