Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will go into Friday’s Super League meeting severely under-strength, with both sides having somewhat of an injury crisis on their hands.
Wigan’s blows have nearly all come in the past three weeks, and earlier today two more key men have been ruled out long-term.
Warrington also have multiple injury worries, whilst hooker Sam Powell will miss the next three games due to suspension.
Ahead of the 21-man squads being released tomorrow, here is the lowdown of all the early team news, and there are over 20 players classed as either unavailable or in doubt for this week’s tie.
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Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves ‘outs and doubts’
Wigan Warriors team news:
Starting with the home side, the latest blows have seen Jack Farrimond out for 12 weeks, Junior Nsemba out for four weeks, and Nathan Lowe out for the foreseeable future.
All three suffered hamstring injuries in the Magic Weekend win over St Helens, and will be heavily missed in Matt Peet’s side.
They join Luke Thompson, Liam Farrell and Bevan French on the sidelines after those three all picked up knocks in the week before’s win over Hull FC.
Also out injured are winger Liam Marshall and Dayon Sambou, both of whom are around two weeks away from their initial recovery time. Abbas Miski is also unavailable due to salary cap restrictions.
Luckily for the club, Ethan Havard passed his HIA at the weekend, so he will be available for Friday’s fixture.
Ruled out:Â Jack Farrimond (hamstring), Junior Nsemba (hamstring), Nathan Lowe (hamstring), Luke Thompson (foot), Liam Farrell (shoulder), Bevan French (hamstring), Oliver Wilson (ACL), Sam Walters (suspension), Abbas Miski (salary cap), Liam Marshall (hamstring), Dayon Sambou (PCL tear)
Doubts:Â None
Warrington Wolves team news:
Cai Taylor-Wray remains in doubt having not played since April. The young full-back was closing in on a return a few weeks ago, but hasn’t managed to make a matchday squad.
Josh Thewlis and Jordy Crowther were given three-four week timeframes after injuries picked up in the win over Catalans, whilst Arron Lindop will be out for around six weeks.
Toby King could return, as could Toafofoa Sipley, who has missed the last two. George Williams remains sidelined, but could return before the end of the regular season.
Luke Yates and Zack Gardner have both suffered season-ending injuries, whilst Sam Stone is another who is expected to miss out. Max Wood is a doubt after a knock in the Magic defeat to Leigh.
Ruled out:Â Josh Thewlis, Jordy Crowther, Arron Lindop (knee), George Williams (neck), Luke Yates (neck), Zack Gardner (shoulder), Sam Stone (knee), Sam Powell (suspension)
Doubts: Max Wood (knee), Toby King (syndesmosis), Toafofoa Sipley (lower limb)
