Catalans v Wigan: 21-man squads, injury update and TV details

Catalans and Wigan have both announced their 21-man squads for Saturday evening’s round eight fixture at Stade Gilbert Brutus (KO 5:00pm UK time).

The Dragons notched a huge win last week, handing St Helens their first defeat since last October as they continue to be one of Super League’s most consistent sides in 2021.

They face a similar challenge this week, with the Warriors now the only team who remain unbeaten in the league so far this season, with seven wins from seven matches.

The game will be available to watch on Sky Sports Arena, with coverage starting from 4:55pm (UK time).

Catalans Dragons

Injuries to Fouad Yaha (rib) and Alrix Da Costa (knee) has forced Steve McNamara into changes, with highly-rated teenage halfback Cesar Rouge called into the squad for the first time, alongside back rower Corentin Le Cam. Jason Baitieri, Paul Seguier (knee), Matt Whitley (neck) and Arthur Romano (knee) remain unavailable, while Sam Tomkins (shoulder) and Samisoni Langi (knee) are named despite injury concerns.

20-man squad: 1 Arthur Mourgue, 2 Tom Davies, 3 Samisoni Langi, 4 Dean Whare, 6 James Maloney, 7 Josh Drinkwater, 8 Gil Dudson 9 Michael McIlorum, 10 Julian Bousquet, 12 Mike McMeeken, 13 Benjamin Garcia, 15 Benjamin Jullien, 17 Mickael Goudemand, 20 Matthieu Laguerre, 21 Corentin Le Cam, 22 Joel Tomkins, 27 Joe Chan, 28 Sam Kasiano, 29 Sam Tomkins, 30 Jordan Dezaria, 31 Cesar Rouge.

Wigan Warriors

There’s a blow for the Warriors, as Bevan French is ruled out with a torn hamstring, which could keep him out for up to four months depending on its severity. He is replaced by experienced halfback and captain Thomas Leuluai, who has recovered from a sternum problem. Morgan Smithies and Willie Isa keep their places despite respective ankle and calf concerns, however Liam Marshall (ACL), Jai Field (hamstring), Oliver Gildart (groin) and Tony Clubb (suspended) remain unavailable.

21-man squad: 2 Dom Manfredi, 3 Zak Hardaker, 7 Thomas Leuluai, 8 Brad Singleton, 9 Sam Powell, 10 Joe Bullock, 11 Willie Isa, 12 Liam Farrell, 13 John Bateman, 14 Ollie Partington, 15 Morgan Smithies, 19 Liam Byrne, 20 Harry Smith, 21 Ethan Havard, 22 Jake Bibby, 23 Mitch Clark, 25 Joe Shorrocks, 27 Kai Pearce-Paul, 28 Sam Halsall, 30 Umyla Hanley, 31 Jackson Hastings.