Bradford Bulls and Warrington Wolves have named their sides for this evening’s Super League clash that concludes Round 22.
Wire, who are heavy favourites heading into this one, have made a number of changes, and have been able to call upon some welcome returnees this week.
Injury-hit Bradford are forced to play multiple players out of position, including star man Ryan Sutton, who will feature in the back row for only the ninth time in his career, and the first time since April 2022.
A Wolves win would see them keep their two-point lead over Hull KR, and sit fourth with a game in hand on the teams above.
Bradford sit second-bottom on points difference, but an upset victory here could see them rise to 11th.
Bradford Bulls v Warrington Wolves team news
The home side, after the season-ending injury to Guy Armitage last time out, start with Zac Fulton in the centres, as Luke Hooley also keeps his spot in the back-line given injuries to Esan Marsters and Waqa Blake.
Ryan Sutton begins the game in the back row, with Will Gardiner and Jamie Gill making for a very inexperienced front row. Eliot Peposhi partners Sutton in the 12 position.
Wakefield loanee Tommy Doyle retains his place on the bench, whilst Alfie Leake is set for a second consecutive Super League appearance.
Warrington welcome Josh Thewlis back after a month’s spell on the sidelines, and his inclusion moves Lachlan Webster to the wing.
James Bentley returns to line-up in the back row, with Cai Taylor-Wray missing out in order to play reserves.
Bradford:Â Caleb Aekins, Connor Wynne, Luke Hooley, Zac Fulton, Ethan Ryan, Riley Dean, Chris Atkin, Will Gardiner, Andy Ackers, Jamie Gill, Ryan Sutton, Eliot Peposhi, Joe Mellor
Bench:Â Tommy Doyle, Ebon Scurr, Loghan Lewis, Alfie Leake
Warrington:Â Josh Thewlis, Lachlan Webster, Albert Hopoate, Toby King, Matty Ashton, Ewan Irwin, Leon Hayes, Liam Byrne, Danny Walker, Adam Holroyd, James Bentley, Ben Currie
Bench:Â Toafofofa Sipley, Jordy Crowther, Joe Phlbin, Kelepi Tanginoa
